A total of 57 building plans were approved in February with a value of N$30.2 million, while 7 buildings with a value of N$27.4 million were completed. Thus far 2017 is off to a slow start, 231 plans were approved in the first two months while 48 were completed, the… Continue reading
The Namibian annual inflation rate declined slightly to 7.8% in February, 0.4% lower than the 8.2% y/y figure seen in January. Prices increased by 0.2% m/m. Annual inflation was mainly driven by housing, water, electricity and other fuel category which increased at a rate of 9.6% y/y and the food… Continue reading
A total of 1,151 vehicles were sold in February, a 26.5% m/m increase from the 910 vehicles sold in January, but 14.9% lower than in February 2016 when 1,352 vehicles were sold. Year to date 2,061 vehicles have been sold, 947 passenger vehicles, 1,041 light commercial vehicles, and 73 medium… Continue reading