PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT EXTENSION (PSCE) – MARCH 2025

PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT EXTENSION (PSCE) – MARCH 2025 Credit Growth Trends Private Sector Credit Extension (PSCE) growth accelerated to 5.0% y/y in March 2025, up from 3.9% y/y in February, marking the strongest expansion since March 2020. This sharp improvement was underpinned by robust growth in corporate credit, while household credit showed a slight uptick. […]

TRUMP’S TARIFFS: A NEW STORM FOR SOUTH AFRICA’S ECONOMY

TRUMP’S TARIFFS: A NEW STORM FOR SOUTH AFRICA’S ECONOMY The imposition of tariffs by former President Donald Trump, particularly the 25% duties on imports from Mexico and Canada and the 10% tariff on Chinese goods, has raised significant concerns about the broader economic implications, especially for emerging markets like South Africa. As these tariffs disrupt […]

SEEDS OF STRENGTH

SEEDS OF STRENGTH Cultivating Resilience with NILALEG’s Bush2Feed Initiative Under the unrelenting Namibian sun, a flourishing garden emerges as a testament to resilience and hope. In Katima Mulilo Rural, where nature’s rhythms blend seamlessly with the pulse of daily life, Manga Lubanda leads the Bush2Feed pilot project. Supported by the Namibian Integrated Landscape Approach for […]

FINANCIAL INDICATORS

Private Sector Credit Extension (PSCE) maintained its upward trajectory for the third consecutive month, rising to 3.0% year-on-year (y/y) in September, compared to 2.1% at the end of August. This marks the second time this year that the PSCE rate has exceeded 3%, refecting sustained growth momentum since April 2023. During Q3 2024, annual credit […]

LONG TERM MARKET SELECTION STRATEGY COULD TILT TOWARDS UNCONVENTIONAL MARKETS

Ace MuteloManager: Information SystemsLivestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia Namibia’s beef economy is dependent on exports for its sustainability and is impacted by international changes. The latest global outlook has highlighted significant changes in global meat markets. The outlook, compiled by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the Food and Agriculture […]

ANDRADA SET TO TRANSFORM NAMIBIAN LITHIUM PRODUCTION

Article by Business Express African technology metals mining company Andrada Mining, which has its roots in exploring the rich geologies of Southern Africa, is poised to become a pivotal player in the global lithium supply chain, driven by burgeoning demand for critical minerals-intensive electric vehicles (EVs) and semiconductors. Speaking at this year’s Junior Indaba recently, […]