Common Monetary Area — monetary union including Namibia, South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini, where fuel and credit conditions vary among members.
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The Namibian
Retirement funds invested 17.6% of assets within the Common Monetary Area
“Retirement funds invested 31.2% of their assets in international markets, 17.6% within the Common Monetary Area (CMA) and 1.9% elsewhere in Africa.”
Retirement fund assets climb to N$301.9 billionInformanté
Common Monetary Area includes as member states South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini
“He emphasised that Namibia currently leads in having the most affordable fuel pump prices compared to other CMA member states, namely South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini.”
Namibia has lowest fuel prices among CMA member states, says AmutseNew Era
Common Monetary Area was analyzed regarding impact of possible South Africa inflation target changes on Namibia
“The report also looked at the impact of possible changes to South Africa's inflation target, given Namibia's link through the Common Monetary Area.”
Growth slows as global risks rise – BoNThe Namibian
Common Monetary Area legally tethers Namibia to the South African rand
“Under the terms of the Common Monetary Area (CMA), Namibia is legally tethered to the South African rand.”
Money continues to move slowly in NamibiaA Namibian editorial examines the broader economic damage of the Fishrot scandal beyond direct theft, arguing that Namibia's greylisting and subsequent banking restrictions have hindered Namibian digital creators' access to international payment platforms and monetisation systems.
2 October 2026 · The Namibian →
A Namibian editorial examines the broader economic damage of the Fishrot scandal beyond direct theft, arguing that Namibia's greylisting and subsequent banking restrictions have hindered Namibian digital creators' access to international payment platforms and monetisation systems.
2 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The IMF advised Namibia in August to tighten fiscal policy, cut the public wage bill, and pursue structural reforms to address rising public debt and borrowing costs. The article notes that Namibia had repaid its pandemic-era IMF loan in April and retired a major Eurobond in October, with 88% of its debt now domestic.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A cross-border payment occurs when money is sent or spent in another country, involving currency conversion and fees from banks and payment networks such as Visa, Mastercard, and SWIFT. When using a debit or credit card overseas, transactions incur a currency conversion cost influenced by exchange rates and a cross-border transaction fee charged by the bank.
29 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Assets managed by Namibia's investment firms reached N$342.6 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up 1.3% from the previous quarter and 18.2% year-on-year, with pension funds accounting for 42.5% of total assets under management at N$145.5 billion.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's retirement fund industry grew during the first quarter of 2026, with total assets reaching N$301.9 billion, up 0.1% quarterly and 14.9% year-on-year, according to Namfisa's quarterly report. The Government Institutions Pension Fund continued to dominate, controlling 69.4% of total assets.
4 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Capricorn Unit Trust Management Company holds the largest share of Namibia's collective investment schemes market with 35.5% of total assets, as of Q1 2026. The country's unit trusts hold N$126.5 billion in total assets, with the top three managers controlling 57.9% of assets under management.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Headline inflation jumped to 3.1% in April from 2.1% in March, primarily driven by transport costs reflecting currency depreciation and higher global fuel prices. With the repo rate held at 6.50%, real interest rates have fallen, supporting credit demand but eroding household purchasing power.
3 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Minister of Industries Modestus Amutse stated that Namibia currently has the most affordable fuel pump prices among Common Monetary Area (CMA) member states as of May 2026, with petrol at N$23.38 per litre and diesel at N$29.53 per litre, compared to higher prices in South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
8 May 2026 · Informanté →
Household debt in Namibia stood at 30.7% of GDP in 2024, the second-lowest in the Common Monetary Area after Lesotho's 17.2%, according to the Bank of Namibia's financial stability report. Despite N$130 billion owed overall, the central bank notes the low ratio suggests contained indebtedness, though continued monitoring is important given subdued income growth.
6 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Bank of Namibia reported that real GDP growth dropped to 1.7% in 2025 from 3.8% in 2024, driven by weaker agriculture, lower global diamond demand, and manufacturing contraction, though inflation eased to 3.5% and services remained steady. Global growth is expected to slow to 3.2% by 2027 due to rising public debt and geopolitical tensions.
7 April 2026 · New Era →
The velocity of money in Namibia—the speed at which cash circulates through the economy—has declined to 1.6 in 2025 from 1.8 in 2015, despite total money supply rising. The Bank of Namibia attributes the slowdown to people spending less on goods, services, and investments, and uses tools like bill issuance and repo facilities to manage liquidity.
5 February 2026 · The Namibian →