insert_link Business / Economics All Eyes on Bank of Namibia’s Interest Rate Announcement The Bank of Namibia’s Monetary Policy Committee is expected to announce its latest interest rate decision today. With the repo rate at 6.75% and South Africa’s at 7.25%, economists say the move could influence inflation and currency stability. Cirrus Capital’s Robert McGregor provided his outlook before the announcement. today15 October, 2025
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. today4 December, 2024
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. today4 December, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Bank of Namibia Reduces Repo Rate to 7.50%…. The Bank of Namibia announced a reduction in the repo rate from 7.75% to 7.50%, marking a shift after a series of rate hikes that began in February 2022. As a result, commercial banks’ prime lending rate will decrease from 11.5% to 11.25%. Cirrus Capital economist, Robert McGregor. today15 August, 2024
insert_link Namibia Paratus Namibia Doubles Market Cap with N$600 Million Capital Raise Paratus Namibia, under Managing Director Andrew Hal, raises over N$600 million through a recent Rights Issue and investment campaign, doubling its market capitalization on the Namibian Stock Exchange. The capital comes from various investors, including the Paratus Group, employees, institutional, and retail investors. Cirrus Capital's economist Robert McGregor. today17 May, 2024
insert_link Namibia Bank of Namibia Maintains Repo Rate at 7.75%: Economist weighs in on consumer spending The Bank of Namibia has announced its decision to retain the repo rate at 7.75%. This move aligns with the forecasts of economist Robert McGregor from Cirrus Capital, meeting the expectations set prior to the regulator's Monetary Policy Committee meeting. today18 April, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Bank of Namibia Monetary Policy Committee Announcement Set for April 17 The upcoming Bank of Namibia Monetary Policy Committee announcement is slated for April 17. Notably, the Bank of Namibia's most recent interest rate decision maintained the Repo Rate at 7.75 percent. In comparison, the South African Reserve Bank's repo rate presently sits at 8.25 percent. Economist Robert McGregor from Cirrus Capital provided insights into the matter. today16 April, 2024
insert_link Namibia Economist Discusses Potential Impact of Electricity Supply Concerns on Namibia As winter approaches, concerns arise regarding the supply of electricity from neighboring countries, particularly South Africa. Robert McGregor, an Economist from Cirrus Capital, sheds light on the potential impact this could have on Namibia's electricity supply. today28 March, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics The Alexforbes Lead Story – 29 February 2024 Gary speaks to local economists Ruusa Nandago, Angelique Bock, and Robert McGregor to get their thoughts on this year's National Budget. https://iono.fm/e/1411070 today1 March, 2024
