Namibia

Global commodity prices may have fallen, including oil which is testing our US$50.00/bbl target, but we envisage only a moderate easing of price pressures by the end of 2008 and into... 2008-11-20

Despite the deteriorating global economic outlook, we envisage real GDP growth of 4.6% in 2008, up from 3.7% in 2007, driven primarily by strong diamond and uranium output.

The seizure and auctioning of houses by Windhoek municipality in a move to reclaim widespread non-payment of municipal bills has aroused public discontent. Residents of Katutura,... 2008-09-24

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