GDP growth in the Southern African Development Community varies, leading to high unemployment. Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila discussed this at the 57th SADC Committee of Central Bank Governors meeting which... read more →
Germany has recorded a big rise in asylum seeker claims. New data released Thursday shows Europe's largest economy has seen a double-digit rise in new asylum applications, with refugees from... read more →
KPMG has downgraded its growth forecast for Nigeria's economy in 2023 from 2.85 percent earlier projected to 2.65 percent. The professional services firm said the revision is premised on various considerations... read more →
By Josef Kefas Sheehama The mining sector of Namibia remains a key driver of sustainable economic development. Indeed, this sector contributes a lot to exports as well as having crucial... read more →
Economist Robin Sherbourne, author of Guide to the Namibian Economy, shed some light on the state of the economy. Sherbourne focused on policy developments, challenges, and the future outlook. [audio... read more →
Black Business Council CEO Kganki Matabane told the SABC that the BRICS 15th Summit is expected to yield positive results for South African businesses and the country’s economy. The BRICS... read more →
More signs of economic problems in China as shops and factories weren't as busy as expected in July and a surprise cut in interest rates to try to support the... read more →
Japan has affirmed its intent to invest N$28 billion in Namibia's mining industry if Japanese companies opt to engage in the nation's mining activities. Minister for Economy, Trade, and Industry,... read more →
Press Release The Southern Africa region has seen a slowdown in economic growth over the past year as its largest economy, South Africa, confronts multiple challenges. Civil unrest, electricity crisis... read more →
By Josef Kefas Sheehama The Bank of Namibia held its Macroprudential Oversight Committee (MOC) on the 10th of July 2023, to assess risks and vulnerabilities faced by the Namibian Financial... read more →