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Fish exports hit N$1.3 billion in May
Namibia’s food trade recorded a surplus in May 2025, primarily driven by strong fish exports, which...
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Foreign investment into Namibia surges to US$11 billion
Namibia’s inward foreign direct investment (FDI) stock rose to US$10.995 billion in 2024, up from US$9.2...
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Local NSX trade value drops to N$129 million despite market gains
The value of shares traded on the Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX) local board fell to N$129...
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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
Namibia’s merchandise trade deficit narrowed by 19.8% to N$11.4 billion during the first five months of...
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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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