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Namibia Statistics Agency

Also known as: NSA · Namibian Statistics Agency

Government agency that collects and publishes official demographic and economic statistics, including census data and quarterly economic reports.

2020-04-232026-10-23
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  1. May 2026

  2. Windhoek Observer

    Namibia Statistics Agency released latest international merchandise trade statistics

    Source

    “Namibia imported commercial vehicles worth N$979 million in March, with most of the vehicles coming from South Africa, India and China, according to the latest international merchandise trade statistics released by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA).”

    Vehicle import bill reached N$979m in March

  3. Informanté

    Namibia Statistics Agency reported exports of N$13.2 billion and imports of N$15.5 billion in March 2026

    Source

    “IN March 2026, Namibia's trade figures showed exports amounting to N$13.2 billion, while imports were higher at N$15.5 billion, resulting in a trade deficit (a negative difference between the country's exports and imports) of N$2.3 billion.”

    Namibia’s trade deficit narrows in March 2026

  4. Informanté

    Namibia Statistics Agency reported that youth unemployment stood at around 44% in 2023

    Source

    “According to the Namibia Statistics Agency, youth unemployment stood at around 44% in 2023, highlighting the urgency of creating sustainable economic opportunities for young people.”

    UN calls for coordinated action to accelerate Namibia’s 500,000-job target

  5. Windhoek Observer

    The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) appointed Israel Tjizake as new deputy statistician general, effective 1 May 2026

    Source

    “The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) has appointed Israel Tjizake as the new deputy statistician general, effective 1 May 2026.”

    NSA appoints new deputy statistician general
  6. April 2026

  7. The Namibian

    Namibia Statistics Agency reports inflation has had noticeable impact on price of basic goods

    Source

    “The Namibia Statistics Agency reports that inflation has had a noticeable impact on the price of basic goods, affecting households countrywide.”

    A Silent Storm: The Youth Ignorance We Ignore

  8. The Namibian

    Namibia Statistics Agency reported youth unemployment at around 44% in 2023

    Source

    “According to the Namibia Statistics Agency, youth unemployment stood at around 44% in 2023, underscoring the scale and urgency of the challenge.”

    Rethinking Namibia’s Jobs Conversation

  9. The Namibian

    The Namibia Statistics Agency spent close to N$130 million on data collection phase of 2025/26 Household Income and Expenditure Survey

    Source

    “THE Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) spent close to N$130 million on the data collection phase of the 2025/26 Namibia Household Income and Expenditure Survey, which ended on 22 April.”

    NSA spends N$130m on household data collection

  10. The Namibian

    The Namibia Statistics Agency covered representative sample of 11,016 households across 918 primary sampling units

    Source

    “According to the NSA, the survey covered a representative sample of 11 016 households across 918 primary sampling units with the aim of accounting for seasonal variation in household expenditure and consumption.”

    NSA spends N$130m on household data collection

  11. The Namibian

    Namibia Statistics Agency reported hake industry imported fish worth almost N$140 million in fourth quarter 2025

    Source

    “The hake industry imported fish worth almost N$140 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency.”

    President calls for dialogue amid fishing crisis

  12. New Era

    Namibia Statistics Agency released latest Consumer Price Index report showing 2.1% annual inflation in March 2026

    Source

    “Namibia's annual inflation rate eased to 2.1% in March 2026, down from 4.2% recorded in March 2025, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA).”

    Inflation slowed to 2.1% in March
Opinion

Namibia Should Appoint Presidential Adviser on Spatial Planning

The News

The author argues that Namibia's National Development Plan 6 and Vision 2030 will succeed only if government understands where to prioritize investment for maximum impact, and proposes that the country appoint a presidential special adviser on spatial planning to ensure development priorities—including economic growth, education, agriculture, and environmental sustainability—are geographically targeted.

21 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 21 October

  1. Namibia Should Appoint Presidential Adviser on Spatial Planning

    The author argues that Namibia's National Development Plan 6 and Vision 2030 will succeed only if government understands where to prioritize investment for maximum impact, and proposes that the country appoint a presidential special adviser on spatial planning to ensure development priorities—including economic growth, education, agriculture, and environmental sustainability—are geographically targeted.

    21 October 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. 87% of Namibian men aged 18–39 have never married

    The 2023 Population and Housing Census found that 87.2% of men aged 18–39 in Namibia had never been married. Experts attribute the shift to changing gender roles, women's financial independence, and reduced parental involvement in marriage decisions.

    21 October 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. FMD outbreak threatens livestock exports and rural livelihoods

    Namibia's foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, detected in the //Kharas region, threatens to disrupt the livestock sector's economic recovery and cause prolonged financial damage to farmers and businesses. The Economic Association of Namibia is calling for government intervention, including trade negotiations with international partners and financial relief for affected producers.

    21 October 2026 · New Era →

Sunday 18 October

  1. Universities should teach basic economics to all students

    An MBA student argues that economic literacy—including concepts like inflation, supply and demand, and interest rates—should be part of basic university education for all graduates, not confined to business programmes, because these principles directly affect daily life and professional decisions.

    18 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 16 October

  1. ICT industry urged to hire and mentor Namibian youth

    The deputy director of training and employment has called on the ICT industry to strengthen partnerships with educational institutions and government to help young Namibians acquire industry-relevant skills and access employment and internship opportunities in areas such as software development, cybersecurity, and data analytics.

    16 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 13 October

  1. Namibia earned N$374 million from beef exports in August

    Namibia earned N$374 million from fresh, chilled and frozen beef exports in August, making beef the eighth-largest exported commodity and accounting for 3% of total exports. The broader meat and edible meat offal category generated N$434 million, with domestic beef inflation falling to 2.6% in September from 14.1% a year earlier.

    13 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 12 October

  1. Low wages leave Namibian workers unable to meet basic needs

    A Windhoek cashier earning N$1,900–N$2,500 monthly says low wages trap workers in poverty despite employment. With inflation at 4.4%, rising transport and fuel costs, and unemployment at 36.9%, Namibia's working poor struggle to afford food, rent, and schooling.

    12 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 10 October

  1. 600 children wait for 64 places at Eluwa Special School

    Eluwa Resource School has 600 children on its waiting list but only 64 places for the 2027 academic year, meaning a six-year-old joining the list today could wait a decade before admission. The school's principal warns that prolonged delays deprive children of critical developmental years and leave many isolated at home.

    10 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Friday 9 October

  1. Namibia's trade deficit narrows to N$3.9 billion in August

    Namibia recorded a trade deficit of N$3.9 billion in August, with exports at N$12.7 billion and imports at N$16.6 billion, an improvement from the N$5.9 billion deficit in July. Mining products, particularly uranium, dominated exports, while France emerged as the largest export destination and South Africa the leading source of imports.

    9 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. Namibia's 2026 GDP growth revised down to 2.1%

    Namibia's economic growth outlook for 2026 has been revised down to 2.1% as rising inflation and higher interest rates pressured the economy, according to the Namibia Quarterly Economic Review compiled by the Institute for Public Policy Research. The downward revision follows weaker-than-expected growth of 1.7% in 2025, attributed to declining diamond and gold output.

    7 October 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. Kavango West records highest fertility rate at 5.45 children per woman

    According to Namibia Statistics Agency's 2023 Population and Housing Census, Kavango West, Ohangwena and Omaheke recorded the highest fertility rates, with women averaging more than five children each, while Namibia's overall total fertility rate stood at 3.897 children per woman, with marked differences between rural areas at 5.027 and urban areas at 3.166.

    6 October 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Windhoek Showgrounds prices surge, vendors cite rising costs

    Visitors to this year's Windhoek Showgrounds report food prices have risen sharply—hotdogs now around N$50 (previously N$15–N$25), hamburgers N$60, schnitzels N$70—while vendors say they are forced to raise prices due to increased supply costs to sustain their businesses.

    6 October 2026 · New Era →

Sunday 4 October

  1. Marriage officers delay records, leaving spouses listed as single

    More than 40 married people discovered in the last three months that their home affairs records still listed them as single after their spouses' deaths. Home affairs minister Lucia Iipumbu attributed the problem to marriage officers failing to submit marriage registers to home affairs promptly—sometimes taking years—and urged married couples to verify their records after ceremonies.

    4 October 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. 2023 census reveals sharp quality-of-life disparities across Namibia

    Secondary census data from the Namibia Statistics Agency show vast regional and rural-urban differences in fertility, infant mortality, and life expectancy. Women in Kavango West expect 5.5 children over their lifetimes compared to 2.7 in Khomas; under-five mortality ranges from 26.8 per 1,000 live births in Khomas to 61.4 in Omaheke; and life expectancy at birth varies by 12 years between Khomas (72.4 years) and Omaheke (60.3 years).

    4 October 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. Churches call for paternal responsibility as unmarried motherhood rises

    Churches have called for greater responsibility from fathers and stronger support for unmarried mothers after the Namibia Statistics Agency found that 53.4% of never-married women in Namibia had already given birth, according to the 2023 Population and Housing Census Fertility Report.

    4 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 1 October

  1. Namibian men's life expectancy nine years less than women's

    The 2023 Population and Housing Census Mortality Report shows Namibian men have a life expectancy of 64 years at birth, compared to 72.7 years for women. The gap persists across all age groups except those 80 and above, with males accounting for 54.8% of the 20,822 household deaths reported in the 12 months before the census.

    1 October 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Medical aid membership grows less than 1% amid unemployment

    Namibia's seven registered medical aid funds had 226,777 beneficiaries at the end of June 2026, growing by 0.8% from the previous quarter and 2.1% year-on-year, with the slow expansion attributed to a labour market where 6.9% were unemployed in 2023 and 44% of youth were out of work. Much of the country's private healthcare cover is linked to employment, creating a relatively small pool of people with access to formal medical aid.

    1 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Shimuafeni reappointed as NSA director for third term

    The Namibia Statistics Agency board has reappointed Alex Shimuafeni for another five-year term, his third reappointment overall. The board cited his successful execution of the 2023 national census as justification for the reappointment.

    30 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Namibia's population projected to grow to 5.2 million by 2053

    The Namibia Statistics Agency projects the population will rise from about 3 million in 2023 to 5.2 million by 2053, adding approximately 2.29 million people over 30 years despite declining fertility rates. The annual population growth rate is expected to slow from 2.3% in 2023 to 1.6% by 2053.

    30 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. Standard Bank raises Namibia 2026 growth forecast to 2.2–2.9%

    Standard Bank has raised its forecast for Namibia's real economic growth in 2026 to between 2.2% and 2.9%, from an initial forecast of 1.2%, after the Namibia Statistics Agency reported economic activity accelerated to 4.8% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026.

    30 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. Statistics Agency reappoints Shimuafeni for third term

    The Namibia Statistics Agency board has reappointed Alex Shimuafeni for a third five-year term, extending his tenure. The board cited his successful execution of the 2023 national census as justification for the reappointment.

    29 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Namibia Statistics Agency reappoints Shimuafeni for third term

    The Namibia Statistics Agency board has reappointed Alex Shimuafeni for another five-year term, his third appointment overall. The board cited his successful execution of the 2023 national census as grounds for confidence in his continued leadership.

    29 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. President calls for equal education and opportunities for all children

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for children's equal access to education, healthcare and opportunities regardless of where they are born or raised. Census data, however, shows school enrolment varies significantly by region, from 54.3% in Kunene to 82.8% in Kavango East.

    29 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  4. MIRT's 9,343 jobs claim disputed by opposition shadow minister

    The ministry of international relations and trade claims investment projects linked to its initiatives created 9,343 permanent jobs across 28 projects attracting N$66.85 billion, but opposition shadow minister Rodney Cloete argues only 951 permanent jobs were actually recorded.

    29 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 28 September

  1. Trade ministry's 9 343 jobs claim faces parliamentary scrutiny

    The Ministry of International Relations and Trade reported facilitating 28 portfolio projects that attracted N$66.85 billion in investment and created 9 343 permanent jobs, but the figures faced parliamentary opposition questioning over data accuracy and timeline verifiability. Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi said the ministry's role is to facilitate job creation through trade and investment, with projects spanning agriculture, mining, renewable energy, tourism, real estate, chemicals and digital services.

    28 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Household spending surges 11% to N$53.3 billion in Q2 2026

    Namibians spent N$53.3 billion on shopping between April and June 2026, up from N$48 billion in the same period last year. In real terms, household consumption increased to N$39.16 billion, with supermarket sales volumes rising 13.8%, driving a 9% growth in the wholesale and retail trade sector.

    28 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 27 September

  1. FMD outbreak halts livestock auctions nationwide

    Foot-and-mouth disease confirmed at a commercial farm in Karasburg has prompted the government to suspend movement, trade, slaughter, imports and exports of cattle, sheep, goats and pigs, forcing auctioneers to cancel sales across the country.

    27 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 25 September

  1. Namibian economy grows 4.8% year-on-year in second quarter 2026

    Namibia's economy accelerated to 4.8% year-on-year growth in Q2 2026, up from 1.7% in Q2 2025, with nominal gross domestic product estimated at N$70.6 billion. Tertiary industries led growth at 6.1%, driven by health services (17.6%), wholesale and retail trade (9.0%), and information and communication (8.2%), while primary industries returned to growth at 3.0% following a contraction a year earlier.

    25 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  2. Namibia's agronomy imports rise, fish exports reach N$4.6bn

    Controlled agronomy product imports rose to N$674.8 million in Q2 2026 from N$422.1 million a year earlier, while production increased to 52,515 tonnes. Fish product exports reached N$4.6 billion despite landings of quota species declining 1.1% to 101,546 metric tonnes.

    25 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. Minister warns statutory paternity leave could limit workplace productivity

    Justice and labour relations minister Fillemon Wise Immanuel told the Windhoek Observer that introducing statutory paternity leave in Namibia could see some fathers spending an entire year away from work if they have children with multiple partners, potentially affecting labour force productivity. Namibia currently has no law providing statutory paternity leave, though employers may offer it through workplace policies.

    23 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

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