Cirrus Capital — investment firm appearing in Namibian financial coverage, host of investor conference addressing economic resilience.
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Windhoek Observer
Cirrus Capital released a new banking sector report
“according to a new banking sector report released by Cirrus Capital.”
Banks recover from pandemic impairment surgeInformanté
Cirrus Capital convenes annually the Cirrus Investor Conference
“Convened annually by Cirrus Capital, the conference has established itself as a key platform within Namibia's financial ecosystem, bringing together institutional investors, policymakers, and market participants to discuss economic trends, unlock investment opportunities, and deepen capital market participation.”
Bank of Namibia highlights Namibia’s economic resilience and investor readiness at the 2026 Cirrus Investor ConferenceThe Namibian
Cirrus Capital assisted in structuring and issuing the slaughter rights
“Cirrus assisted in structuring and issuing the slaughter rights, which grant shareholders priority access to slaughter capacity at the facility.”
Savanna Beef makes killingon NSX on first dayThe Namibian
Cirrus Capital assisted in structuring and issuing the slaughter rights
“Schneider says Cirrus Capital assisted in structuring and issuing the slaughter rights, which grant shareholders priority access to slaughter capacity at the facility.”
Savanna pioneers NSX-tradable slaughter rightsInformanté
Cirrus Capital provided research figures on Namibia's employers
“The figures referenced in the discussion were sourced from research by Cirrus Capital.”
Too few employers, warns Trustco CEOThe Namibian
Cirrus Capital employs Tannan Groenewald as head of data & analytics
“– Tannan Groenewald is the head of data & analytics at Cirrus Capital”
Namibia in Numbers: Headline Inflation is Nobody’s InflationThe Namibian
Cirrus Capital analyst Pandu Shaduka suggested the government overstated its wealth position for the 2025/26 financial year
“This is contained in a report by Cirrus Capital analyst Pandu Shaduka, suggesting that the government overstated its wealth position for the 2025/26 financial year.”
Namibia’s cash crunch: government spending exceeds revenue, experts warn of rising debt risksUniversity of Namibia enrolment has grown from less than 5,000 students in 2000 to just under 30,000 in 2024. Female enrolment has consistently exceeded male enrolment, rising from 57.7% in 2000 to 62.7% in 2024.
UNAM enrolment has surged sixfold since 2000 to 30,000 students, with women consistently dominating—significant expansion of tertiary access.
6 June 2026 · The Namibian →
University of Namibia enrolment has grown from less than 5,000 students in 2000 to just under 30,000 in 2024. Female enrolment has consistently exceeded male enrolment, rising from 57.7% in 2000 to 62.7% in 2024.
6 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia consumed 440GWh of electricity in February 2026, up 13% from 390GWh a year earlier. Imports supplied 56% of demand, with Ruacana hydroelectric station producing 156GWh domestically, while independent power producers contributed 34GWh.
24 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's four largest commercial banks saw loan impairments surge from N$230 million in June 2015 to a peak of N$1.5 billion in December 2020 before gradually stabilising. Impairments have since eased, declining to N$640 million by 2022 and settling at N$760 million by year-end 2024.
19 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Following the Israel–US joint attack on Iran in February, oil prices rose above US$100 per barrel, with Namibia's government raising fuel prices in April by N$2.50 for petrol and N$4 for diesel. While temporary levy cuts and National Energy Fund subsidies have cushioned consumer impact—absorbing approximately N$500 million in April alone—further food and logistics inflation is expected as second-wave effects reach Namibia.
9 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Bank of Namibia's March 2026 financial statement shows the government's cash position at the central bank reached -N$3.2 billion, the largest deficit in recorded history. The deficit reflects a combination of year-end spending pressures, Eurobond redemption, local bond redemptions, and lower-than-expected domestic revenue growth during the 2025/26 financial year.
6 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Nedbank Namibia and Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking have partnered with NamPower to develop a Sustainable Finance Fundraising Framework designed to align future funding with Namibia's energy security, sustainability and socioeconomic development goals. The framework has been independently reviewed by S&P Global and provides a structure for raising green, social and sustainable funding for projects including new generation capacity, transmission infrastructure upgrades and energy storage solutions.
20 April 2026 · New Era →
The Bank of Namibia's Deputy Governor told the Cirrus Investor Conference that Namibia's economy is expected to strengthen over the medium term, supported by construction and public investment, but structural constraints and regional risks like Foot-and-Mouth Disease require economic diversification and transformation. The central bank is advancing strategic reforms including an Instant Payments Solution to improve financial inclusion and modernize the financial system.
19 April 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia has strong internal migration patterns, with 32% of residents living in a different region from where they were born, predominantly rural-to-urban and among young male jobseekers. Khomas and Erongo are the largest destinations for internal migrants, while northern regions show the highest out-migration rates.
22 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Savanna Beef Operations began trading slaughter rights on the Namibia Securities Exchange's over-the-counter platform on Monday, with 927 rights sold at N$300 each on the first day. The system grants shareholders priority access to slaughter capacity at the facility and is intended to provide market-based access to abattoir capacity for producers while awaiting full European Union export certification.
18 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Fimanekeni Mbodo has been appointed as an equity analyst at Cirrus Capital. The entrepreneur, who has been running a business in Namibia for five years, says the country needs skilled financiers to deploy capital alongside entrepreneurs who create value and jobs.
14 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia recorded an annual inflation rate of 2.4% in February, its lowest since December 2020, driven by low food inflation and recent fuel price cuts that pushed the petrol/diesel CPI item into deflation. However, rising oil prices pose risks to inflation ahead, with potential April fuel increases of 200c/litre projected to add around 0.5 percentage points to headline inflation.
14 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Savanna Beef Processors Limited has introduced a digital Slaughter Rights System allowing producers to trade slaughter slots on the Namibia Securities Exchange over-the-counter platform while the company awaits full EU export accreditation. The system, which begins trading on 16 March, aims to provide fair and transparent access to abattoir capacity and unlock value in Namibia's beef sector.
10 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Trustco CEO Quinton van Rooyen warned that Namibia faces a job-creation crisis, with only about 15,228 employers supporting a population of three million, meaning each employer must create opportunities for nearly 200 people. He described the shortage as a structural economic challenge requiring more investment and business creation.
9 March 2026 · Informanté →
Despite headline inflation averaging 4.6% over the past decade and reaching just 3.5% in 2025, Namibian households report persistent cost-of-living struggles, largely because the consumer price index basket used to measure inflation is based on 2009 consumption data and no longer reflects actual household spending patterns. A new basket update would likely show higher measured inflation, particularly for essential services and food categories that now consume a larger share of household budgets.
8 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's export basket reached N$115 billion from January to November 2025, with uranium (N$26.3 billion), gold (N$18.1 billion), and fish (N$13.5 billion) as top commodities. About 29% of exports were re-exports, with Namibia leveraging its position as a regional gateway through the Port of Walvis Bay for copper, diamonds, and other goods from neighbouring countries.
1 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's government is spending faster than it generates revenue, with analysis showing the apparent healthy cash position was largely due to sinking fund reserves rather than actual revenue collection. Experts warn that without improved tax collection and controlled spending, the country risks increasing reliance on borrowing, potential social spending cuts, and possible delayed creditor payments.
27 January 2026 · The Namibian →