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SACU faces uncertainty as AGOA trade agreement nears expiry
The Southern African Customs Union (SACU) is confronting growing uncertainty as the African Growth and Opportunity...
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Trade deficit narrows by 19.8% to N$11.4 billion in first 5 months
#image_title Namibia’s merchandise trade deficit narrowed by 19.8% to N$11.4 billion during the first five months...
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Inflation slows to 3.5% in May as food and alcohol keep upward pressure
Namibia’s annual inflation rate stood at 3.5% in May 2025, largely driven by rising prices for...
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Namibia’s trade deficit widens by N$700 million in March
Namibia’s trade deficit widened by N$700 million in March 2025, driven largely by a sharp increase...
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EAN urges export diversification amid US tariff setback
The Economic Association of Namibia (EAN) has called for urgent export diversification in response to the...
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Namibia earns N$10.1 billion in exports
Namibia earned N$10.1 billion from exports in February 2025, driven by the supply of uranium, non-monetary...
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U.S. records N$3.3 billion trade deficit with Namibia over five years
The United States has recorded a cumulative goods trade deficit of US$181.2 million (N$3.3 billion) with...
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Trans Kalahari Border bottlenecks causing hours-long delays
A recent Time Release Study (TRS) conducted by the Namibian government has revealed major inefficiencies at...
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Walvis Bay Border expected to handle 1,500 trucks daily by 2030
The Walvis Bay border post is projected to experience a significant increase in cargo movement, with...
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Namibia launches trade information portal to simplify business processes
The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade (MIT) has launched the Trade Information Portal (TIP), aimed at...
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