insert_link Business / Economics Namibia Welcomes South Africa’s Lower Inflation Target The Bank of Namibia's Naufiku Hamunime, Deputy Director of Corporate Communications and Sustainability, welcomed South Africa’s decision to lower its inflation target to 3 percent, saying it will bring long-term benefits for Namibia through the Common Monetary Area. With Namibia’s dollar pegged to the rand, aligning key monetary indicators like interest rates helps maintain stability, while membership in the bloc continues to provide price stability, lower transaction costs, and […] today18 November, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Domestic Inflation Inches Up to 3.6% in October Domestic inflation rose slightly to 3.6% in October , up from 3.5% in September and 3.0% a year earlier, marking a modest rise after months of price stability. Monthly prices climbed 0.5%, ending two months of no change. The increase was mainly driven by higher housing and transport costs, while food inflation continued to ease. Simonis Storm economist, Almandro Jansen: today11 November, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics August Fuel Prices Remain Unchanged, Ministry Confirms Fuel prices will stay unchanged throughout August, according to Anna Salkeus of the Ministry of Mines, Industry and Energy. While petrol saw a minor over-recovery and diesel a notable under-recovery, the National Energy Fund will offset the losses. This stability is attributed to a stronger Namibian dollar and reduced shipping costs. today4 August, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics U.S inflation eased slightly in January U.S inflation eased slightly in January according to new figures — raising questions about possible rate cuts in the coming months. At the same time, figures revealed Americans spending slowed more than what was forecast for January. Mitch McCann reports today1 March, 2025
insert_link Local STATEMENT BY THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE SADC PARLIAMENTARY FORUM ON HUMAN RIGHTS DAY 2024 Dear Members, Parliamentarians, and Partners, It is with esteem and honour that I release this Statement on Human Rights Day 2024, a day that is cardinal to the Strategic initiatives of the SADC Parliamentary Forum. The Forum associates itself with the theme espoused by the international community, "Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now," which demonstrates the urgent need for action to implement and enforce human rights. Today, human rights […] today11 December, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Fuel Prices to Stay Steady in December Motorists can breathe a sigh of relief as the Ministry of Mines and Energy has confirmed that fuel prices for December will remain unchanged. Here is Anna Salkeus from the ministry with more details. today2 December, 2024
