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Bank of Namibia raises interest rates to safeguard currency peg, despite impact on consumers
Windhoek - The Bank of Namibia's decision to increase the repo rate by 50 basis points, from 7.25% to 7.75%, with immediate effect, has left many Namibian consumers struggling to survive. The repo rat
Jun 19, 2023
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Should the Bank of Namibia Adopt a Dual Mandate? The Case for Prioritizing Inclusive Growth
Should the Bank of Namibia Adopt a Dual Mandate? The Case for Prioritizing Inclusive Growth Central banks have traditionally prioritized price stability and controlling inflation. However, in recent
Jul 24, 2023
World
Fostering Regional Energy Synergy: South Africa and Namibia Forge Strategic Partnerships
Harare - In a landmark ministerial-level meeting, South Africa and Namibia, both esteemed members of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC), embarked on a collaborative exploration of energy
Aug 21, 2023
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Banks Split on Where to Put Deposits as Credit Shifts Toward Trade, Mining and Agriculture
Zimbabwe’s banks are entering H2 2026 with more deposits available for lending, but their interim results show that the allocation of that liquidity is becoming increasingly selective, and that the ri
5 hours agoBalance Sheet Illusion: Growing Deposits Mask Credit Quality Deterioration in Zimbabwe’s Banking Sector
Zimbabwe’s banking system entered the second half of 2026 with substantially larger balance sheets, but the H1 results show that the widening performance divide now extends beyond profitability into t
7 hours agoMachiavelli’s Politics of No Second Chance: How Court Closures, Treason Charges Threaten Zambia’s Mining Boom
Hakainde Hichilema enters his second term with the numerical strength of a decisive electoral victory and a political dispute that should have been comparatively easy to settle. He was officially decl
9 hours agoZimbabwe’s Mineral Leakages Shift from Border Smuggling to Under-Declaration and Fake Invoices
The Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe has recorded 18 suspected mineral smuggling and irregular-movement cases between January and August 2026 involving about 2,654 tonnes of minerals and scr
1 day agoWeekly Currency Update: ZiG Enters September Stable as Tight Money, FX Buffers Contain Pressure
The Zimbabwe Gold opened on 31 August 2026, the last day of the month at ZiG26.6640 per US dollar, giving back part of the appreciation recorded during the previous week after closing Friday at ZiG26.
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