The Budget – Treading A Fine Line
This IPPR briefing paper by economist Robin Sherbourne analyses Namibia’s 2026/27 national budget, tabled by Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah in February 2026. The paper examines the government’s attempt to balance fiscal discipline with new spending priorities at a time of weak economic and revenue growth, rising debt pressures, and constrained development spending.
Namibia QER Quarter 4 2025
This Quarterly Economic Review (Q4 2025) examines key economic developments between October and December 2025, including trends in growth, inflation, interest rates and investment. The special feature in this QER reviews major policy and institutional changes during the first year of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s administration, from cabinet restructuring to new economic governance structures. The review […]
Economic Scenarios for Namibia
This briefing paper examines Namibia’s potential economic pathways to 2030 by outlining contrasting pessimistic and optimistic scenarios across key sectors. The paper assesses demographic pressures, political dynamics, monetary and fiscal policy, and the international environment to highlight the risks and opportunities that will shape the country’s development trajectory. It provides a structured framework for understanding […]
Will We Have The Skills?
This fourth edition of the Green Hydrogen Monitor spotlights a comprehensive assessment which concludes that while the foundational skills exist, a strategic, country-wide effort is required to bridge the gap between conventional trades and the sophisticated demands of the green hydrogen value chain.
Namibia QER Quarter 3 2025
This edition of the IPPR’s Quarterly Economic Review looks at the performance and future of the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB). The QER also includes the usual Quarter Summary, News Highlights, Key Economic Variables, and Data Trend
State of the Namibian Economy 2025
IPPR research associate Robin Sherbourne unpacked the State of the Namibian Economy 2025 for the IPPR in his annual presentation delivered on 20 August 2025. This comprehensive overview covered everything from oil and gas to green hydrogen, diamonds, and jobs.
Namibia QER Quarter 2 2025
This edition of the IPPR’s Quarterly Economic Review looks at the economic issues raised by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s plan to introduce free tertiary education. The QER also includes the usual Quarter Summary, News Highlights, Key Economic Variables, and Data Trends
Namibia QER Quarter 1 2025
This edition of the IPPR’s Quarterly Economic Review examines some of the main commitments contained in the 66-page Swapo Manifesto Implementation Plan (SMIP) published in February 2025. The QER also includes the usual Quarter Summary, News Highlights, Key Economic Variables, and Data Trends
Namibia’s National Budget 2025/26: Analysis
The national budget tabled by Minister of Finance Ericah Shafudah on 27 March 2025 represented continuity rather than change and reflected few of the priorities contained in the Swapo Manifesto or its Implementation Plan. Minister Shafudah recommitted government to achieving a primary budget surplus, reducing debt as a proportion of GDP, meeting the country’s foreign […]
Namibia QER Quarter 4 2024
This edition of the IPPR’s Quarterly Economic Review reviews the prospects for nuclear power generation in Namibia. The QER also includes the usual Quarter Summary, News Highlights, Key Economic Variables, and Data Trends