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Common Monetary Area

2023-07-092026-07-05
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What’s been said

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  1. July 2026

  2. The Namibian

    Retirement funds invested 17.6% of assets within the Common Monetary Area

    Source

    “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 billion
  3. May 2026

  4. Informanté

    Common Monetary Area includes as member states South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini

    Source

    “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 Amutse
  5. April 2026

  6. New Era

    Common Monetary Area was analyzed regarding impact of possible South Africa inflation target changes on Namibia

    Source

    “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 – BoN
  7. February 2026

  8. The Namibian

    Common Monetary Area legally tethers Namibia to the South African rand

    Source

    “Under the terms of the Common Monetary Area (CMA), Namibia is legally tethered to the South African rand.”

    Money continues to move slowly in Namibia
Business

Namibia's retirement fund assets reach N$301.9 billion

The News

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.

Why it matters

Retirement fund assets reaching N$301.9 billion reflect growing domestic financial sector strength and household savings maturation.

4 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Yesterday

  1. Namibia's retirement fund assets reach N$301.9 billion

    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 →

Thursday 2 July

  1. Capricorn dominates Namibia unit trust market with 35.5% share

    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 →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Namibia's inflation surges to 3.1%, reshaping real interest rates

    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 →

Friday 8 May

  1. Namibia has lowest fuel prices among CMA member states

    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 →

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Namibians borrow far less than CMA region peers

    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 →

Tuesday 7 April

  1. Namibian economic growth slows amid global risks, sector weakness

    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 →

Thursday 5 February

  1. Namibia's money circulating at slowest pace in a decade

    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 →

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