Namibia Statistics Agency

Also known as: NSA · Namibian Statistics Agency

Government statistical agency producing inflation, census, trade, production, and employment data cited across Namibian coverage.

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President convenes fishing sector dialogue amid worker crisis

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for open dialogue in Namibia's fishing industry as unions warn the sector is in crisis, with workers facing job insecurity, poor conditions, and limited benefits. The three-day consultation at Walvis Bay includes presentations from unions and employers, with government officials to discuss fish stocks, employment practices, and quota allocation reforms.

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Urgent crisis: President calls fishing sector dialogue as unions warn industry in crisis with job insecurity, poor conditions, and benefit gaps affecting workers.

8 hours ago · The Namibian →

Yesterday

President convenes fishing sector dialogue amid worker crisis
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for open dialogue in Namibia's fishing industry as unions warn the sector is in crisis, with workers facing job insecurity, poor conditions, and limited benefits. The three-day consultation at Walvis Bay includes presentations from unions and employers, with government officials to discuss fish stocks, employment practices, and quota allocation reforms.
8 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia leads continental efforts addressing youth unemployment
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah commissioned a new National Governing Council of the African Peer Review Mechanism, with Namibia tasked to spearhead efforts tackling youth unemployment across Africa. The country's approach involves youth development funding, apprenticeships and education support, though Namibia itself faces a youth unemployment rate of around 44.4% according to census-based figures.
16 hours ago · New Era →

Wednesday 15 April

Government launches expanded youth skills and funding programmes
President Nandi-Ndaitwah announced expanded government programmes to address youth unemployment through training, skills development, and funding. The initiatives include mushroom cultivation and biomass training, the Youth Credit Scheme, and the Youth Development Fund, which has approved 211 projects worth N$63.1 million with potential to create 898 jobs.
15 April 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 14 April

Khomas region posts highest March inflation rate at 3.2%
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 inflation eases to 2.1% in March 2026
Annual inflation in Namibia slowed to 2.1% in March 2026, down from 4.2% a year earlier, driven largely by lower transport costs, though housing and food remain significant cost pressures. Inflation varies by region, with Khomas recording the highest rate at 3.2% while northern zones recorded 1.0%.
14 April 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's N$270bn economy faces budget strain and weak job creation
Namibia's economy has grown by N$80 billion over five years and tax revenue has risen from N$55 billion to N$76 billion, but the government faces competing budget pressures and slow job creation. The economy remains heavily dependent on mining and primary sectors that generate high export earnings but few jobs, prompting calls for economic diversification and value-added mineral processing.
14 April 2026 · New Era →

Monday 13 April

Walvis Bay housing shortage drives soaring electricity consumption
Rapid population growth and proliferation of informal backyard housing in Walvis Bay have driven electricity consumption to record levels, with the suburb of Kuisebmond alone consuming 54% of Swakopmund's total power use. The municipality faces increasing pressure to provide affordable housing and land, with approximately 23 000 backyard shacks housing 42 000 people and thousands more on waiting lists.
13 April 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 2 April

Namibia needs coordinated jobs strategy, not more programmes
According to UN Resident Coordinator Hopolang Phororo, while Namibia has launched numerous job creation initiatives and aims to create 500,000 jobs, fragmented efforts without shared tracking and coordination are failing to deliver impact at scale. Phororo argues that the country must shift from launching new programmes to aligning existing ones with clear accountability for results, particularly in supporting small enterprises to grow and survive beyond their early years.
2 April 2026 · New Era →
NSA urges use of census data in regional planning decisions
The Namibia Statistics Agency has highlighted gaps in how official data is being used in decision-making, particularly in Kavango West, where a local councillor questioned whether government spending on data collection yields actionable results. The NSA spokesperson stressed the need to translate census statistics into concrete planning, citing pressures from a youthful population (76% under 35), urbanisation, and migration patterns that require targeted public service provision.
2 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 1 April

Fishing workers protest government hake quota auction plan
Employees in Namibia's fishing industry protested the government's planned auction of 6 232 metric tonnes of hake quota, saying the system worsens working conditions and job insecurity. Workers called for quotas to be allocated directly to companies needing production support rather than sold to the highest bidder.
1 April 2026 · New Era →