insert_link Business / Economics Local Vehicle Sales Dip in August. Domestic Vehicle sales fell 3.7% in August to 1,261 units but remain 26.7% higher than last year. Dealerships dominate with 93% of year-to-date sales, while rental companies mainly support mid-to-premium brands, says Simonis Storm economist Almandro Jansen. today1 October, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Vehicle Sales Surge in June The local car market saw a sharp rebound in June 2025, posting 1,313 units sold — a 29.9% jump from May and 32.2% higher than June 2024. According to Simonis Storm economist Almandro Jansen, the strong performance signals rising consumer confidence and an improved economic environment, making it the second-best month for sales this year. today23 July, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics SUV Demand Cushions Slump in Car Sales Passenger vehicle sales saw a sharp 31.2% month-on-month decline in May, though annual figures showed a slight 0.22% uptick. Simonis Storm’s Almandro Jansen attributes the monthly drop to April’s unusually high sales, while noting continued buyer interest driven by favorable credit conditions and demand for smaller SUVs and hatchbacks. today24 June, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics January Vehicle Sales Up Year-on-Year but Drop Monthly Records indicate 966 new vehicle sales in January, a 1.7% increase from January 2024 but a 12.2% decline from December 2024. Economist Almandro Jansen attributes the drop to seasonal trends and post-holiday financial constraints. today25 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Strong finish for vehicle sales in December 2024 December 2024 wrapped up on a positive note for Namibia’s automotive sector, with local vehicle sales reaching 1,100 units. This represents an impressive 30.8% year-on-year increase from the 841 vehicles sold in December 2023. The market also demonstrated stability, with a slight 0.6% month-on-month rise from November 2024, showing consistent demand despite the seasonal fluctuations typically seen at year-end. Simonis and Storm economist Almandro Jansen provides further insight into […] today31 January, 2025
insert_link Local Bank Windhoek’s Selekt Sales Awards Celebrate Excellence in Vehicle Financing Fostering a sense of community and collaboration within the vehicle financing industry, Bank Windhoek hosted a night of celebration and recognition for the hard work and achievements of salespersons and car dealerships in central Namibia. Bank Windhoek’s annual Vehicle and Asset Finance (VAF) Selekt Sales Awards took place on Thursday, 31 October 2024, in Windhoek. In its previous financial year, Bank Windhoek financed over 2000 personal and commercial vehicles […] today4 November, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics September Vehicle Sales Drop As Rental Purchases Plummet Vehicle sales in September reached 988 units, continuing a two-month decline. Out of these, 978 were sold to dealerships, 10 to rental agencies, and none to the government. Rental agency purchases saw a sharp drop, falling from 141 units in July to just 10 in September. The overall market was mainly sustained by sales in the commercial vehicle segment. Simonis Storm Economist: Almandro Jansen: today17 October, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics August 2024 sees 15% reduction in vehicle sales Vehicle sales dropped to 995 units in August, down from 1,172 in July 2024 and 1,101 in August 2023, reflecting declines of 15.1% month-on-month and 9.6% year-on-year. The decrease affected both passenger and commercial vehicles. Here's Simonis Storm Economist, Halleluya Ndimulunde. today18 September, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics May vehicle sales increase by 7.5% Vehicle sales reached 966 units in May, marking a 7.5% month-on-month increase from the 899 units sold in April 2024. However, this figure represents a slight decline compared to the 982 units sold in May 2023. Commercial vehicles continue to drive sales in the market, according to Simonis Storm Economist, Halleluya Ndimulunde. today17 June, 2024
