Namibia

Namibia's economic prospects are propped up by the swiftly growing national travel and tourism (T&T) industry, currently the fourth fastest expanding tourism sector in the world.... 2006-09-28

Namibia's two million inhabitants live in a country that is largely desert, but with rich coasts, and areas of game-rich grasslands and fertile highland plateaus. As most of the... 2006-09-01

Our view of the main economic indicators is unchanged following a fresh review. Real GDP growth performance will remain acceptable, if hardly spectacular, mainly because the cost... 2006-09-01

The ruling SWAPO party has been in power since independence in 1990 and is seen by the overwhelming majority of the electorate as the natural party of government. In general it has... 2006-09-01

Judging by data and assessments released recently by both the government and the IMF, 2005 was not a great year for the economy with real growth dropping to 3.5% from 5.9% in 2004.... 2006-07-04

The government prides itself on the level of healthcare it provides but has been caught off-guard by a serious outbreak of polio that has so far killed 7 people and infected a further... 2006-07-04

The recently released budget anticipates a small fiscal deficit over the next two years, but only because the government aims to increase spending on infrastructure and social provision.... 2006-04-19

Namibia gained independence from SA 'administration' in 1990, but the economic ties between the two countries remain a dominant feature, especially as the local dollar is fixed-at-par... 2006-04-07

Four opposition parties have applied jointly to the High Court to have the outcome of the November 2004 presidential and parliamentary elections reviewed. The elections resulted in... 2005-07-15

BMI believes that the economy will continue to grow by 3-4% annually, but will find it difficult to better that. The performance of the South African rand, to which the local dollar... 2005-07-13