Statistics South Africa — South African statistical agency reporting on inflation, consumer conditions, and poverty surveys.
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Windhoek Observer
Statistics South Africa announced consumer inflation jumped to 4.5% in May from 4% in April
“Consumer inflation in South Africa, Namibia's biggest trading partner, jumped to 4.5% in May from 4% in April, Statistics South Africa announced on Wednesday.”
SA inflation hit two-year high at 4.5% in MayThe Namibian
Statistics South Africa recorded 350,000 job losses in the first quarter of 2026, majority young people
“South Africa has one of the highest rates of unemployment in the world at 32.7%, according to Statistics South Africa, which recorded 350,000 job losses in the first quarter of 2026 – the majority of whom are young people.”
‘We fear for our lives’ – deadline for migrants to leave South Africa loomsWindhoek Observer
Statistics South Africa reported that South Africa's inflation rate rose to 4% in April from 3.1% in March
“South Africa's inflation rate rose to 4% in April from 3.1% in March, mainly driven by sharp fuel price increases, according to Statistics South Africa.”
SA fuel prices lead inflation higherWindhoek Observer
Statistics South Africa said was the fifth-largest increase for 93-octane petrol in 50 years and largest this century
“Statistics South Africa said this was the fifth-largest increase for this grade in 50 years and the largest increase recorded this century.”
SA fuel prices lead inflation higherThe Namibian
Statistics South Africa released report finding fewer South Africans describe themselves as poor than in 2015
“This is one of the key findings from Statistics South Africa's report 'Subjective Poverty in South Africa: Findings from the Income & Expenditure Survey, 2022/2023'.”
Fewer South Africans see themselves as poor – but aren't happyThe Namibian
Statistics South Africa said perceptions of financial strain matter and influence household decisions
“"Even households that do not perceive themselves as 'poor' may still feel financially strained and uncertain. And those perceptions matter – they influence how households make decisions, plan for the future, and navigate the challenges of everyday life," said Statistics South Africa.”
Fewer South Africans see themselves as poor – but aren't happyThe Namibian
Statistics South Africa shows 91.8% of employed people remained employed Q3 to Q4 2024, down from 94.0% in 2019
“Statistics South Africa's Quarterly Labour Force Survey shows that 91.8% of people who were employed in the third quarter of 2024 were still employed in the fourth quarter.”
Is job stability declining in South Africa? Insights from the latest surveyThe Namibian
Statistics South Africa reports people with tertiary qualifications more likely to find work than those without matric
“People with tertiary qualifications were more likely to find work than those without matric, Statistics South Africa reports.”
Is job stability declining in South Africa? Insights from the latest surveyThe Namibian
Statistics South Africa reports jobless rate among young people aged 15 to 34 stands at 46%
“Statistics South Africa reports that the jobless rate among young people aged 15 to 34 stands at a staggering 46%, while the rate of youth-led entrepreneurial activity remains worryingly low.”
Inside SA’s Collective Shapers programmeThe Namibian
Statistics South Africa reports in its Quarterly Labour Force Survey that female graduates have 15.0% unemployment versus 8.9% for men in Q2 2025
“Statistics South Africa's latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey reveals that even a degree offers no protection from the country's gender employment divide, with female graduates recording a 15.0% unemployment rate compared to just 8.9% for men in the second quarter of 2025.”
Why degrees fail to protect South African women from unemploymentSouth Africa's consumer inflation jumped to 4.5% in May from 4% in April, the highest since July 2024, largely driven by fuel price increases of 28.7% annually. As Namibia's biggest trading partner, the development is relevant to local economic conditions; Namibia's trade deficit with South Africa was N$4.4 billion in April.
18 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
South Africa's consumer inflation jumped to 4.5% in May from 4% in April, the highest since July 2024, largely driven by fuel price increases of 28.7% annually. As Namibia's biggest trading partner, the development is relevant to local economic conditions; Namibia's trade deficit with South Africa was N$4.4 billion in April.
18 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Undocumented migrants in South Africa, particularly Malawians, face door-to-door intimidation and violence as protesters have set 30 June as a deadline for them to leave. Up to 7,000 foreigners have gathered in an open field in Durban seeking refuge, with reports of armed South African men attacking residents and threatening deportation.
17 June 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa's inflation rate rose to 4% in April from 3.1% in March, mainly driven by sharp fuel price increases, with the fuel index rising 18.2% — the largest monthly jump since the CPI series began in 2008. Namibia imports most of its consumer goods from South Africa, making the increase important for local consumers and businesses.
21 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Statistics South Africa reports that fewer people now describe themselves as poor than eight years ago, but a larger share say their income is insufficient to meet their needs. The study finds subjective poverty measures—how people perceive their financial well-being—are closely linked to happiness and influence household decision-making.
7 March 2026 · The Namibian →