Inflation hits 5.6% in October, up from 5.4% in September

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2026-11-06

WINDHOEK, 03 November 2026 - Petrol prices will increase by N$2 to N$28.58 per litre and diesel by N$3 as from Wednesday, Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse has announced. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 06 NOV (NAMPA) – The consumer price index bulletin released by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) shows that prices in Namibia were 5.6% higher in October than a year ago, up from 5.4% in September 2026 and 3.6% in October 2025.
The bulletin, released by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) on Thursday, indicates that prices also rose faster from one month to the next, by 0.7% in October compared to 0.4% in September.
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