Namibia

Local NGO Women Action for Development (WAD) is pressing the Oshana Regional Council and Oshakati Town Council for the establishment of community voice bodies. The group envisages... 2008-07-28

A rising import bill as oil and energy remain costly will continue to act as a major drag on Namibia's GDP growth over 2008 and 2009, combined with a moderation in domestic demand... 2008-07-28

The Namibian press regularly carries stories of the actions of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in arresting suspected perpetrators and investing cases of corruption. While recognising... 2008-07-16

President Hifikepunye Pohamba is coming under increased domestic pressure to sever diplomatic links with Zimbabwe. With ties between the two countries historically close, Pohamba... 2008-06-26

Food and drink inflation came in at 16.5% y-o-y in April, having accelerated by 1.6% m-o-m. While global agricultural prices have started to come off their recent highs, a combination... 2008-06-26

With unemployment still very high despite impressive economic growth, the IMF is set to approve the granting to Namibia of the second of two Development Policy Loans (DPL). Valued... 2008-06-19

The strong performance of the mining sector is likely to lead to robust economic growth and stimulate export expansion over the course of 2008. Against this backdrop, we believe... 2008-05-07

The strong performance of the mining sector is likely to lead to robust economic growth and stimulate export expansion over the course of 2008. Against this backdrop, we believe... 2008-05-07

According to Freedom House, Namibia's press freedom is one of the highest guarded in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The NGO stated that Namibia is one of only five states in SSA that... 2008-05-07

BMI View: Namibia's financial system vulnerability indicators are healthy, and are underpinned by the close integration of the sector with its counterpart in South Africa. But the... 2007-06-03