Statistics South Africa — South African statistical agency reporting on inflation, consumer conditions, and poverty surveys.
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The Namibian
Statistics South Africa reported youth unemployment at 46.1% in Q1 2025
“According to Statistics South Africa, youth unemployment is currently at 46.1% in the first quarter of 2025.”
South Africa faces increased unemployment as youth joblessness risesThe Namibian
Statistics South Africa compiled latest quarterly employment report
“South Africa lost close to 67,000 jobs in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, according to the latest quarterly employment report compiled by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA).”
Blow to economy: SA lost 67 000 jobs in the first quarterThe Namibian
Stats SA said gross earnings paid to employees decreased by R35.1 billion or 3,5%
“Stats SA said that gross earnings paid to employees decreased by R35.1 billion or 3,5% from R993 billion in December 2023 to R957.9 billion in March 2024.”
Blow to economy: SA lost 67 000 jobs in the first quarterThe Namibian
Statistics South Africa reported national residential property price inflation was 1.6% in December 2023
“National residential property price inflation was 1.6% in December 2023, according to Statistics South Africa (StatsSA).”
Selling your home and struggling to get a buyer? It is probably overpriced, so do this insteadSouth 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 →