Also known as: NSA · Namibian Statistics Agency
Government statistical agency producing inflation, census, trade, production, and employment data cited across Namibian coverage.
According to Namibia Statistics Agency data for February 2026, consumers in zone three (||Kharas, Erongo, Hardap and Omaheke regions) paid the highest prices for beef stew at N$113.96 per kilogramme and sunflower oil at N$34.79 per 750ml bottle, while headline inflation slowed to 2.4% from 3.6% year-on-year, with food and non-alcoholic beverages recording 1.6% annual inflation.
17 March 2026 · The Namibian →
According to Namibia Statistics Agency data for February 2026, consumers in zone three (||Kharas, Erongo, Hardap and Omaheke regions) paid the highest prices for beef stew at N$113.96 per kilogramme and sunflower oil at N$34.79 per 750ml bottle, while headline inflation slowed to 2.4% from 3.6% year-on-year, with food and non-alcoholic beverages recording 1.6% annual inflation.
17 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Consumer Price Index fell to 2.4% year-on-year in February 2026 from 3.6% a year earlier, driven by lower food prices, though housing and energy costs remained elevated at 4.7% inflation and core inflation stood at 3.2%.
13 March 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Statistics Agency conducted a baseline study of informal settlements across the country's 57 local authorities, finding more than 200,000 Namibians live in 419 informal settlements, with several hundred thousand more in townships. While micro and small enterprises in these areas contribute significantly to the informal economy, they face challenges including compliance requirements, limited workspace and restricted access to services, while gambling establishments and cash loan outlets pose growing social and financial risks.
13 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Statistics Agency board has extended statistician general Alex Shimuafeni's contract from 31 March to 30 September to ensure completion of critical projects and a smooth leadership transition. Deputy statistician general Ottilie Mwazi's contract was also extended from 1 January to 31 March following her reaching retirement age on 31 December.
10 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Auditor General has issued an adverse audit opinion on the Fisheries Observer Fund's 2024/2025 financial statements, citing material issues including incorrect revenue recognition from previous years' landings, discrepancies in levy income totalling millions of namibia dollars, and undisclosed information required under revenue reporting standards.
10 March 2026 · New Era →
Katima Mulilo residents and leaders are split on whether employing Zambian nationals for domestic work worsens the Zambezi region's 43.7% unemployment rate. While some argue locals are avoiding low-wage jobs and should support Namibian workers, others contend young Namibians are unwilling to take such positions, and the ministry says undocumented migrant workers fall outside labor protections.
8 March 2026 · The Namibian →
A 2025 Old Mutual financial monitor report shows that 75% of employed Namibians have adult dependants relying on them for financial support, trapping them in a poverty cycle that prevents savings and wealth accumulation. Economists warn that when one person supports multiple family members, limited income leaves little for daily needs and nothing for long-term investments or generational wealth-building.
8 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia re-exported petroleum oils worth N$307 million to Zambia and Botswana in January, ranking as the third-largest re-exported commodity at 12.3% of total re-exports. The country's overall export revenue reached N$11.4 billion in January, with uranium, gold, fish, and diamonds dominating the export basket.
5 March 2026 · The Namibian →
A baseline report presented by the Namibia Statistics Agency found that 419 informal settlements across Namibia accommodate more than 200,000 urban residents, with significant service delivery gaps: only 24% have water infrastructure, 10% have sewer services, and 22% have electricity. The government aims to reduce informal settlements by 50% by 2029 and will use the report as a benchmark to measure progress.
4 March 2026 · New Era →
A Namibian company called Flushh provides mobile toilet services to address widespread lack of sanitation in the Kavango regions, where over 70% of people lack toilet access and still practise open defecation. Since 2020, the company has served community events and reached an estimated 11,000 people, targeting women and children most affected by poor sanitation.
3 March 2026 · New Era →