The first quarter of 2026 has been the best start to a year for uranium exports in Namibia’s recorded history, with the country exporting over six million pounds (2.72 million kilograms) of uranium oxide concentrate, AKA yellowcake. The uptick in…

THE Bank of Namibia’s Monetary Policy Committee raised the repo rate by 25 basic points to 6.75% on 17 June, following the South African Reserve Bank’s 25 bps hike in May. For Namibia, the decision was largely a response to…

University of Namibia enrolment has grown strongly over the last two decades, rising from less than 5 000 students in 2000 to just under 30 000 in 2024, a six-fold increase. Enrolment growth was especially strong between 2009 and 2020,…

Every month, the Bank of Namibia (BoN) releases its financial statement, with a line item in the liabilities section reflecting the government’s cash position at the bank. One can think of this facility as the government’s bank account, which they…