Annual inflation rises to 5.0%

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2026-10-19

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WINDHOEK, 19 OCT (NAMPA) – Namibia’s annual inflation rate accelerated to 5.0% in August 2026, its highest level since January 2024, as rising transport costs added pressure to consumer prices.
The rate increased from 4.4% in July, according to the Bank of Namibia’s September 2026 Quarterly Bulletin.
Transport inflation reached 9.8% during the second quarter of 2026, with higher fuel prices and public transport costs contributing to the increase....

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