Ida Williams

Ida Williams — Cirrus Capital economist, featured speaker at Nedbank's Future of Business Conference.

2026-05-092026-10-25

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October 2026
24 OctThe Namibian
Ida Williams is an economist at Cirrus
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“Ida Williams is an economist at Cirrus.”
Namibia tops small states for unemployment
22 OctThe Namibian
Economist Ida Williams expects the revenue estimates to be revised
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“Economist Ida Williams from Cirrus Capital also expects the revenue estimates to be revised.”
Shafudah faces tough choices as revenue falls short
17 OctThe Namibian
Ida Williams is an economist at Cirrus Capital
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“Ida Williams is an economist at Cirrus Capital.”
Namibia in Numbers: What Does the National Budget Cover?
7 OctThe Namibian
Cirrus Capital economist Ida Williams said petrol prices are up 29.2% and diesel up 37.7% compared to January 2026
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“Cirrus Capital economist Ida Williams says businesses have been under pressure since the first fuel price increases earlier this year. "Compared to January 2026, petrol prices are up 29.2% and diesel up 37.7%.”
Diesel price freeze offers little relief to industry
September 2026
20 SeptThe Namibian
Ida Williams is an economist for Cirrus Capital
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“Ida Williams is an economist for Cirrus Capital.”
Namibia’s CPI basket is due for an update soon
June 2026
28 JunThe Namibian
Ida Williams is an economist at Cirrus
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“– Ida Williams is an economist at Cirrus.”
Namibia in Numbers: Namibia’s Uranium Output
14 JunThe Namibian
Ida Williams is an economist at Cirrus
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“– Ida Williams is an economist at Cirrus”
Namibia in Numbers: Namibian medical aid membership
May 2026
24 MayThe Namibian
Ida Williams is an economist at Cirrus Capital
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“Ida Williams is an economist at Cirrus Capital.”
Namibia in Numbers: Electricity Sources Feb ‘26
9 MayThe Namibian
Ida Williams is an economist at Cirrus Capital
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“– Ida Williams is an economist at Cirrus Capital.”
Namibia in Numbers

Business

Namibia records highest unemployment among small states

The News

Namibia has the highest broad unemployment rate among small states with available data at 52.7%, despite its mineral resources, transport network, and regional position. The article notes that resource wealth does not automatically create jobs, as mining is capital-intensive, and suggests reinvesting revenue in skills, infrastructure, and supplier development rather than public sector growth.

24 October 2026 · The Namibian →

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Namibia records highest unemployment among small states
Namibia has the highest broad unemployment rate among small states with available data at 52.7%, despite its mineral resources, transport network, and regional position. The article notes that resource wealth does not automatically create jobs, as mining is capital-intensive, and suggests reinvesting revenue in skills, infrastructure, and supplier development rather than public sector growth.
24 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 22 October

Finance minister reviews budget as revenue falls short
Finance minister Ericah Shafudah tables the mid-term budget review as Namibia faces revenue shortfalls and new spending pressures from foot-and-mouth disease and drought. Economists expect the government will need to revise financial projections, with one analyst forecasting the budget deficit could widen to 6.5% of GDP from the budgeted 5.5%.
22 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 17 October

Budget breakdown: salaries consume 38.50% of 2026/27 spending
The Namibian examines the national budget structure ahead of the mid-year budget tabling on 22 October. Of every N$100 the government spends, N$38.50 goes to public servant salaries, N$28.70 to state-owned enterprises and social grants, N$9.60 to operational goods and services, N$7.60 to capital investment, and N$15.60 to interest and borrowing expenses.
17 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 7 October

Government freezes diesel prices; industry remains under pressure
Industries minister Modestus Amutse announced that diesel prices would be held steady at N$27.86 and N$27.96 per litre for October to support industrial production, but analysts say the freeze offers limited relief to transport operators already struggling with costs N$8 per litre higher than at the start of the year.
7 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 20 September

Namibia's Consumer Price Index basket needs updating
Namibia's CPI basket, which measures inflation based on household spending patterns, is overdue for an update to reflect current consumption habits. The update could separate financial services and insurance from miscellaneous services, and Namibians spend nearly three times more on alcohol and tobacco than South Africans, suggesting differences in weighting between the two countries.
20 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 24 July

Nedbank to host second Future of Business Conference
Nedbank Namibia will host its second Future of Business Conference later this month, featuring entrepreneurs, business leaders and industry experts including OL Group CEO Sven Thieme, Cirrus Capital economist Ida Williams and Nedbank Group chief marketing officer Khensani Nobanda. The conference aims to provide MSMEs with insights, practical knowledge and networking opportunities to expand their businesses in a changing economic environment.
24 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 28 June

Namibia third-largest uranium producer, 12% global output
Namibia ranked third globally in uranium production in 2024 with 12.18% of world output. Uranium ore and concentrates generated N$28.1 billion in exports in 2025, representing 31% of total export revenue, supported by rising global uranium prices that reached US$85.90/lb.
28 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 14 June

Namibian medical aid covers 7.41% of population in 2025
Namibia had 224,078 people registered with medical aid in 2025, representing 7.41% of the total population. Dependants made up the majority of members at 50.25%, while pensioners comprised only 6.75% due to higher premiums and preference for government healthcare.
14 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 24 May

Namibia's February electricity consumption rises 13% year-on-year
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 →

Saturday 9 May

Oil price spike raises concerns about inflation waves
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 →