insert_link Business / Economics The Bank of Namibia reduces the repo rate Consumers can expect some relief as the Bank of Namibia has lowered the repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down to 7%. This marks the central bank’s final rate decision for the year. Here is BoN Governor Johannes !Gawaxab speaking at today’s monetary policy announcement. Cirrus Capital economist, Robert McGregor reacts to the development. todayDecember 4, 2024 5
insert_link Business / Economics Cirrus Capital’s Groenewald Offers Insight on Central Bank’s Interest Rate Decision The Bank of Namibia In October lowered its main interest rate, citing a faster-than-anticipated decline in inflation and the need for economic support. At that point in time, the Monetary Policy Committee unanimously agreed to reduce the repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing it to 7.25%. Cirrus Capital economist Tannan Groenewald shares his outlook on what the Bank might do next. ENG Tannan Groenewald repo todayDecember 4, 2024 8
insert_link Business / Economics Bank of Namibia Set to Announce New Repo Rate With the Bank of Namibia’s repo rate decision set for later today, consumers are preparing for potential changes to borrowing costs and savings. The central bank maintained the repo rate at 7.25% during its last monetary policy update. Cirrus Capital economist Robert McGregor noted that while GDP growth is positive, private sector credit extension continues to lag. todayDecember 4, 2024 14
insert_link Business / Economics S.A Union Welcomes Inflation Drop, Urging Reserve Bank to Lower Repo Rate S.A Union federation Cosatu has welcomed the drop in consumer inflation from 4.4-to 3.8-percent, saying it offers relief to struggling workers. Spokesperson Matthew Parks is urging the South African Reserve Bank to reduce the repo rate by at least 50 basis points to ease debt burdens. He also calls for government intervention to stabilise Eskom and reduce fuel prices: todayOctober 24, 2024 29
insert_link Business / Economics Bank of Namibia reduces repo rate to 7.25%, offering relief to consumers The Bank of Namibia has announced a 25 basis point reduction in the repo rate, bringing it down to 7.25 percent. This decision follows an extensive review of domestic, regional, and global economic conditions. Speaking at the monetary policy announcement, BoN Governor Johannes !Gawaxab emphasized the need to moderate monetary restrictions due to slowing economic growth and declining inflation. "Domestic economic activity rose during the first eight months of 2024, […] todayOctober 16, 2024 16
insert_link Business / Economics Bank of Namibia Set to Cut Repo Rate : Analaysts Analysts anticipate that the Bank of Namibia Monetary Policy Committee will announce a 25-basis point reduction in the repo rate this Wednesday, the Brief says. If implemented, this adjustment would lower the rate from 7.50% to 7.25%. This potential decrease aligns with a broader trend of more accommodative monetary policies observed globally and regionally. The move follows the South African Reserve Bank's recent rate cut, sparking speculation about Namibia's next […] todayOctober 16, 2024 9
insert_link Business / Economics South Africa’s central bank cuts interest rates South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago has announced that the Monetary Policy Committee has decided to reduce the country's repo rate by 25 basis points to 8%. The announcement comes a day after SA’s inflation was reported at 4.4-percent in August, lower than the Reserve Bank's target of 4.5-percent. It is expected that the rate will also be lowered at the bank's next meeting in November. todaySeptember 19, 2024 29
insert_link Oshiwambo Ondjele yoku hehelitha oya shunwa pevi niitsa 25 O Monetary Policy Committee yo Bank of Namibia oya tokola oku shunitha pevi ondjele yoku hehelitha-repo rate niitsa 25,okuya piitsa 7.50. Ondjele oyali nale piitsa 7.75. Etokolo lya tseyithwa nena olya kuthwa sho ombaanga ya nongonona omayambulepo gopashimaliwa gomoshilongo,moshitopolwa nomuuyuni. Omushangwa okuza mombaanga nena ogwati etokolo olya kuthwa wo oku tsikila okuyambidhidha eliko lyomoshilongo,noku kalekapo ekwatathano pokati kodola ya Namibia no rand ya south Africa. todayAugust 14, 2024 18
insert_link Business / Economics 14 August 2024 Morning Biz News: Namibia Keeps Repo Rate Steady? , South Africa Sees Surge in Project Announcements, Dollar Weakens, and Oil Prices Climb Bank of Namibia Expected to Maintain Repo Rate Analysts are predicting that the Bank of Namibia will keep the repo rate steady at 7.75% during its upcoming Monetary Policy Committee meeting on Wednesday. This decision would mark the third consecutive meeting where the rate remains unchanged, following similar outcomes in April and June. The move reflects ongoing stability in the financial sector as the bank continues to navigate economic […] todayAugust 14, 2024 12