insert_link Business / Economics Q3 Economic Growth Slows to 1.9% Economic growth for the third quarter slowed to 1.9 percent from 2.1 percent last year, driven by the services sector—including financial services, trade, education, and health—and supported by strong electricity and water output, as per the Statistics Agency. Agriculture and mining fell, investment declined, but household and government spending increased, while faster export growth narrowed the trade deficit, the NSA’s Mirjam Shihepo: today19 December, 2025
insert_link Namibia Statistics Agency’s 2025 Financial Inclusion Survey Concludes The Statistics Agency has wrapped up the 2025 Financial Inclusion Survey, collecting information from 1,960 households across 14 regions with the help of 198 field staff. Results, expected by the end of March 2026, will inform the government and stakeholders in developing inclusive financial policies. NSA spokesperson Iipumbu Sakaria offered additional caution: today10 November, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Domestic Economy Grows to N$62.4 Billion in Q1 2025 The local economy expanded to N$62.4 billion in the first quarter of this year, up by N$4 billion compared to the same period last year. The Statistics Agency attributes the growth to a strong performance in the tertiary sector, which saw a 5.1% increase in real value added. This marks an improvement from the 4.8% growth recorded in Q1 2024, according to spokesperson Mirjam Shihepo. today27 June, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Speaking to One Africa TV, Experts Question Accuracy of New Unemployment Figures One Africa TV NewsOnOne spoke with experts pertaining to this week's unemployment stats released by the Statistics Agency. In this report , voiced by Willem Snyman and compiled by OATV's journalist Envaalde Matheus, they have expressed doubts about the accuracy of the latest unemployment statistics, raising concerns over whether the Agency maintained consistency in its methodology. Find last night's full bulletin on oneafrica.tv today31 January, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics One Africa Tv highlights Windhoek’s unemployed Many unemployed men in Windhoek wait by the roadside for job opportunities, but some have gone years without success. On the ground for us and now reporting is One Africa TV's NewsOnOne journalist Ketemba Tjipepa: The Statistics Agency puts the unemployment in Kavango West as a surge from 33% in 2018 to 52.8% in 2023, while Omusati and Ohangwena also saw sharp increases. NSA puts the national stats at […] today30 January, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Labor Expert Weighs In On NSA Unemployment Stats release According to the Statistics Agency, the local unemployment rate now stands at 36.9%, compared to 33.4% in 2018. Statistician General Alex Shimuafeni announced the figures yesterday: For comment, Labor Analyst Herbert Jauch: Josef Kefas Sheehama, an Economics and Business Researcher, raises concerns about the accuracy of unemployment data, questioning survey definitions and government use for planning. Commenting on a social media post, the expert cautions that the rising unemployment […] today30 January, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Strong Growth in Export Earnings for November The Statistics Agency’s latest International Merchandise Trade Statistics bulletin reveals a 39% rise in export earnings. Ellen Shihepo from One Africa TV reports on this economic milestone and the increase from N$8.8 billion in October to N$12.2 billion in November 2024. Visit oneafrica.tv for the latest news or watch NewsOnOne weeknights at 7 today17 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia Labour Statistics exclusion raises questions The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) is expected to release its Labour Statistics on 29 January 2025. However, the agency has come under fire for excluding unemployment figures and the Labour Force Survey from its 2023 Census Report, sparking concerns over transparency and accountability. Youth, who form a significant portion of Namibia's 1.4 million voters, are particularly impacted. According to an Afrobarometer survey, unemployment stands at 43% overall, with youth unemployment […] today21 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia NSA and NWR Launch Collaborative Journalism Training at Hardap Dam To enhance media reporting on crucial data, the Statistics Agency and Wildlife Resorts have announced a collaborative journalism training program at the Hardap Dam Resort, set for later this week. Over 14 journalists from various media outlets will participate in this comprehensive training. NWR's Nelson Ashipala expands: today6 November, 2024
