insert_link Business / EconomicsNamibia’s economy slows but tertiary sectors improve Namibia’s domestic economy slowed to record a growth of 4.2% in 2023, relative to a growth of 5.3% recorded in 2022, according to national accounts figures released by the Namibia Statistics Agency on Tuesday. The Primary and Secondary industries registered growth rates of 9.7% and 2%, respectively, compared to growth rates of 13.7% and 3.4% in the previous year. According to NSA data, the tertiary industries posted an increase of […] today27 March, 2024 62
insert_link NamibiaKhomas tops prices for bread and oil Residents of Khomas referred to as Zone 2, have experienced a slightly higher inflation rate of 5.7%, while those in the northern regions, known as Zone 1, saw a slightly lower rate of 5.5%. The southern regions, or Zone 3, which includes Omaheke and Erongo, experienced the lowest inflation at 5%. According to Namibia Statistics Agency spokesperson, Mirjam Shihepo, in terms of consumer goods prices, Khomas stood out with the […] today8 February, 2024 84
insert_link NamibiaCensus reaches final phase The Namibia Statistics Agency is in the final stage of the Census conducted in August 2023. The "Reconciliation Operation," scheduled from February 1 to 14, 2024, will revisit households where discrepancies were found in individual details between the Census and PES information. NSA Communication Specialist Mirjam Shihepo. today1 February, 2024 48
insert_link NamibiaNamibia Statistics Agency Commences Third Phase of Post Enumeration Survey for Quality Assurance The Namibia Statistics Agency is set to begin the Reconciliation phase, marking the third stage of the Post Enumeration Survey from February 1 to February 14, 2024. This phase aims at ensuring the quality and accuracy of enumeration data. NSA's Public Relations Officer, Mirjam Shihepo, provides details. today26 January, 2024 34
insert_link Health / MedicalNamibia’s leading causes of death revealed The Namibia Statistics Agency has revealed that between 2018 and 2021, the country’s death toll rose from 18,939 to 24,117, and in 2020, hypertensive diseases were cited as the primary cause of death, while COVID-19 took the lead in 2021, followed by HIV and lower respiratory infections. The Khomas and Oshana Regions witnessed the highest number of deaths, while Kavango West and Kunene reported the lowest mortality rates. Here is NSA […] today5 December, 2023 124
insert_link Opinion PiecesThe Realized, Perceived, Expected Inflation in Namibia and Globe By Josef Kefas Sheehama Expectations about future inflation play a key role in driving inflation, as those views influence decisions about consumption and investment today. Therefore, the long-term relationship between household savings and anticipated inflation is evident from the cointegration test. Inflation remained uncomfortably rapid in October despite a moderate in fuel costs, but other commodities remain fragile. Namibia’s annual inflation rate increased by 6%, in October 2023. The constant […] today22 November, 2023 13