Namibia

The recently unveiled budget paints an optimistic picture for the evolution of state finances.

Prompted by opposition allegations of irregularities, a recount of the votes cast in the November parliamentary has left the initial outcome unchanged. The incumbent SWAPO party has... 2005-04-11

The new government faces the difficult challenge of achieving greater fiscal stability at the same time as dealing with poverty and HIV/AIDS. It should move quickly on structural... 2005-04-11

Prompted by opposition allegations of irregularities, a recount of the votes cast in the November parliamentary has left the initial outcome unchanged. The incumbent SWAPO party has... 2005-04-04

Namibia's economic performance is closely tied to South Africa as its currency is pegged to the rand and its larger neighbour supplies 85% of the country's imports. Inflation in South... 2004-12-07

The country's politics are dominated by SWAPO, the former liberation movement that fought against white-rule, and which has ruled since independence in 1990. SWAPO is a benign but... 2004-12-02

Land reform is now top of the political agenda. BMI View: The government is promising to take a market-friendly approach to the issue, but it is not whether the policy will achieve... 2004-08-09

Generally favourable market conditions should help real GDP growth tick-up slightly in 2004. The rural sector is finally getting back to normal after the severe drought in 2002, and... 2004-08-09

Presidential and parliamentary elections have been set for November 15 and 16. The South West African People's Organisation (SWAPO), the only party that has ruled since independence... 2004-08-09

President Sam Nujoma - the only leader the country has known since independence - has announced that he will not seek a fourth term of office in the election to be held next year.... 2004-04-08