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Unlocking Namibia’s economic growth and opportunities in 2023
In 2023, high unemployment rates are expected to persist in Namibia. According to global macro models and analysts at Trading Economics, the youth unemployment rate in Namibia is projected to be around 47.4% in 2023. This may limit the consumer spending growth in a small country like Namibia and reduce prospects for discretionary consumer ...
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Oct 22, 2024 · Headlines | Namibia Economist. Empowering Change - Why gender inclusivity is crucial for mining and economic resilience. As one chapter closes, so begins the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework. Smart saving and investment strategies after the income tax amendment.
Economic diversification in Namibia: Past, present and the way …
Jul 18, 2023 · The unemployment rate averaged 21% from 1991 to 2021, reaching an all-time high of 24.5% in 1997 and a record low of 16.8% in 2012. But by the end of 2022, it has jumped back to 22% according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts’ expectations. In the medium term, the Namibian unemployment rate is projected to trend around 23% ...
Shell’s sizeable oil discovery in Namibia means huge ... - Economist
Feb 7, 2022 · The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR), alongside partners Shell Namibia Upstream B.V. and Qatar Energy recently announced the discovery of sizeable quantities of light oil in both primary and secondary targets at the Graff-1 well offshore Namibia, ushering in a new era of hydrocarbon exploration and production for the country.
Namibia accelerates development towards first oil - Economist
Jan 25, 2024 · The plan for the Namibian government, the International Oil Companies, and our partners is to accelerate these discoveries’ development and see the first oil in Namibia. We have commenced appraisal work on the Graff-1 and Venus-1 discoveries and the initial results have been very encouraging. We are making ongoing evaluations to determine the ...
Unpacking the impact of Covid-19 on the economy
Oct 15, 2020 · By Ruusa Nandago. FirstRand Namibia Economist. After the first outbreak was reported in December 2019, the World Health Organisation officially characterised Covid-19 as a pandemic on 11 March 2020. This pandemic is a crisis like no other, and there was a substantial degree of uncertainty around its impacts on lives and livelihoods.
Namibia’s economic outlook: Managing global change and taking …
Jul 5, 2023 · By Tyrone van Wyk. Old Mutual Namibia Chief Investment Officer. Like many other countries, Namibia is faced with a challenging economic environment created by global macro changes.
Namibia’s economic growth to increase to 4.2% – IMF Regional …
Oct 30, 2024 · By Michel Haoses. According to the IMF Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa published last week, economic growth in the Sub-Saharan region is expected to remain at 3.6% in 2024 while economic growth is recorded at 3.1% in Namibia with a 1.1% increase expected next year. The report notes that macroeconomic imbalances are still faced ...