Northern Namibia posted the highest inflation rate in the country for August 2025, with Zone 1, comprising Kavango East, Kavango West, Kunene, Ohangwena, Omusati, Oshana, Oshikoto, Otjozondjupa and Zambezi, recording 3.6%, the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) has reported.
Zone 3 followed with 3.2%, while Zone 2, covering Khomas, registered the lowest rate at 2.9%.
The NSA noted that Zone 1’s inflation eased from 3.9% in August 2024, mainly due to slower price increases in transport, furnishing, household equipment, hotels, restaurants, and clothing. Monthly inflation in the zone fell slightly by -0.1%, compared to 0.0% in July.
“The slowdown in the annual inflation rate emanated mainly from the slow increases observed in the price levels of transport, furnishing, household equipment and routine maintenance of the house, hotels, cafes and restaurants, and clothing and footwear,” the NSA stated.
In Zone 2, annual inflation fell from 5.4% in August 2024 to 2.9% in August 2025, influenced by lower transport costs and moderation in housing, restaurants and recreation. Monthly inflation showed a marginal rise of 0.2%.
“The annual inflation rate for the period under review stood at 2.9 percent, compared to 5.4 percent recorded during August 2024,” the NSA said.
Zone 3 recorded 3.2% annual inflation, down from 3.9% the previous year, driven by slower price rises in transport, household equipment, miscellaneous goods, food, and clothing. Monthly inflation fell slightly by -0.1% following a -0.3% decline in July, according to the NSA.
At a national level, headline annual inflation for August stood at 3.2%, down from 4.4% in August 2024. Monthly inflation remained flat at 0.0%, compared to 0.1% in July. Core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, stood at 3.6%.
“The core inflation stood at 3.6 percent, slightly higher than the headline inflation rate of 3.2 percent,” said the NSA.
Price comparisons showed significant regional differences. Consumers in Zone 2 paid the highest price for apples at N$41.42 per kilogram, followed by Zone 3 at N$38.66, while Zone 1 paid N$33.55. For white bread flour, Zone 2 recorded the highest price at N$54.93 for 2.5kg, with Zone 1 at N$50.99 and Zone 3 at N$49.58.
“Consumers in Zone 2 paid the highest price for apples (1Kg) at N$41.42, followed by Zone 3 consumers at N$38.66, while consumers in Zone 1 paid the lowest price at N$33.55,” the NSA added.
