Also known as: Shimuafeni · statistician general · Statistician general Alex Shimuafeni · Statistician-General · Statistician general and CEO · SG
Statistician general whose contract was extended from March to September 2026 to ensure completion of critical projects and leadership transition.
The Khomas region registered 3.2% annual inflation for March, above the national rate of 2.1%, with housing and utilities driving inflation most significantly. Food prices fell sharply compared to the prior year, while transport costs declined, according to data from the Namibia Statistics Agency.
14 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Khomas region registered 3.2% annual inflation for March, above the national rate of 2.1%, with housing and utilities driving inflation most significantly. Food prices fell sharply compared to the prior year, while transport costs declined, according to data from the Namibia Statistics Agency.
14 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's grain production jumped 375.9% in late 2025 to 22,643 tonnes, driven primarily by a robust wheat harvest that grew 1,057.6%, while the agronomy import bill fell from N$863 million to N$488 million year-on-year.
28 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Statistics Agency conducted a baseline study of informal settlements across the country's 57 local authorities, finding more than 200,000 Namibians live in 419 informal settlements, with several hundred thousand more in townships. While micro and small enterprises in these areas contribute significantly to the informal economy, they face challenges including compliance requirements, limited workspace and restricted access to services, while gambling establishments and cash loan outlets pose growing social and financial risks.
13 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Statistics Agency board has extended statistician general Alex Shimuafeni's contract from 31 March to 30 September to ensure completion of critical projects and a smooth leadership transition. Deputy statistician general Ottilie Mwazi's contract was also extended from 1 January to 31 March following her reaching retirement age on 31 December.
10 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia re-exported petroleum oils worth N$307 million to Zambia and Botswana in January, ranking as the third-largest re-exported commodity at 12.3% of total re-exports. The country's overall export revenue reached N$11.4 billion in January, with uranium, gold, fish, and diamonds dominating the export basket.
5 March 2026 · The Namibian →
A baseline report presented by the Namibia Statistics Agency found that 419 informal settlements across Namibia accommodate more than 200,000 urban residents, with significant service delivery gaps: only 24% have water infrastructure, 10% have sewer services, and 22% have electricity. The government aims to reduce informal settlements by 50% by 2029 and will use the report as a benchmark to measure progress.
4 March 2026 · New Era →
According to the Namibia Informal Settlements Baseline Report, Khomas accounts for 150 of 419 informal settlements nationwide (35.8%), with 86.4% lacking formal sewerage and 70.4% without water and electricity access. Only 16 of 419 informal settlements have achieved full service coverage and secure land tenure.
26 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Producer Price Index dropped 3.9% in the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by sharp declines in diamond, uranium, and zinc prices within the mining sector, though the index rose 3.1% year-on-year. Manufacturing sector growth, particularly in fish and meat processing, helped offset mining weakness.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
According to the Namibia Statistics Agency's 2023 Census Regional Profile, 23% of urban residents in Khomas region do not have access to flushing toilets, with 16.9% practising open defecation. The NSA chief statistician attributed the sanitation challenges to rapid urbanisation increasing from 95.2% in 2011 to 98.3% in 2023, straining available amenities and infrastructure.
20 February 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's annual inflation rate slowed to 2.9% in January 2026 from 3.2% a year earlier, but housing, water, electricity and fuel costs—which make up 28.4% of the consumer basket—accelerated to 4.6% annual inflation, driven by rising electricity, gas and rental prices. According to the Namibia Statistics Agency, this category remains the primary inflation concern for households despite overall moderation.
17 February 2026 · New Era →