Namibia Cuts Rates Again After Revising Inflation Forecasts
Namibia’s central bank reduced its key interest rate for a second time in a row after revising its inflation forecasts lower and to support economic growth.
Namibia central bank cuts key rate by 25 basis points
Namibia's central bank cut its main interest rate by 25 basis points to 7.25% on Wednesday, citing a retreat in domestic inflation and global monetary policy easing. Inflation in the southern African country fell to 3.
Philippines Central Bank Cuts Policy Rate, Signals Further Easing
Wednesday’s decision had been widely expected as Philippine inflation continues to ease and external uncertainties rise, but the size of the cut had been up for debate.
Vietnam Signals Openness to Cut Key Rates to Bolster Growth
The State Bank of Vietnam is open to continue cutting policy rates to support growth following the destruction caused by Super Typhoon Yagi.
Vietnam central bank says to keep policy supportive, open to rate cuts
Vietnam can still meet its economic growth target this year despite the extensive damage caused by Typhoon Yagi and is open to the possibility of interest rate cuts, central bank deputy governor Dao Minh Tu said on Thursday.
Philippine Central Bank Lowers Key Rates By 25 Bps
The Philippine central bank reduced its benchmark rates by 25 basis points for the second straight meeting on Wednesday, as inflation
BofA Securities discusses the Thai central bank's unexpected interest rate cut
Kai Wei Ang, Asia and ASEAN economist at BofA Securities, says the Bank of Thailand 'might stay on pause' with regard to interest rates in the coming months.
Namibia hosts workshop on health care access to LGBTQ+ community
FILE - People hold banners in support of LGBTQ+ rights outside the Namibian high court, which made a landmark ruling in favor ...
Namibia Says It Needs Up to $1.4 Billion for Water Security
Namibia requires as much as N$25 billion ($1.4 billion) over the next decade to fulfil water-security requirements, its water ...
HIV treatment progress in Namibia: Anna's story
Namibia has made significant strides in stemming the spread of HIV and AIDS through education and prevention. However, for ...
Namibia welcomes back descendants of ethnic group that fled colonial-era brutality
In Namibia, descendants of people who fled German persecution in the early 1900s are returning to their ancestral homeland.
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Namibian Elections 2024: A Breakdown of the Five Key Parties Contending for Power
Voters in Namibia will go to the polls on 27 November to choose their next president and parliamentary representatives. Who ...
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Namibia: N$5b Needed Annually for Roads Upkeep...Maintenance Strategy Required for All Roads
Walvis Bay — Namibia requires about N$5 billion annually to effectively maintain its national roads network. Road Fund Administration (RFA) CEO Ali Ipinge stated on Thursday that roads maintenance is ...
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Namibia central bank cuts main interest rate to 7.25%
WINDHOEK, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Namibia's central bank cut its main interest rate by 25 basis points to 7.25% (NACBIR=ECI), opens new tab in a decision announced on Wednesday. Sign up here. U.S. Vice ...
Species Protection Worries: Environmental Activists Cast Doubts on German Hydrogen Project in Namibia
In Namibia, Germany is planning to build a massive green hydrogen plant - right in the middle of a nature preservation. Local environmentalists are furious, but are their concerns valid?
I went to Namibia, and found the world's ugliest plant
Technically, it’s a coniferous dwarf tree related to the pine. But really, the Welwitschia pretty much looks like a heap of garden refuse dumped in the middle of the Namib Desert.
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Galp selects rig for imminent Namibia campaign on huge Mopane discovery
Galp Energia has chosen the drilling rig for what will be a very keenly-watched multiwell exploration and appraisal (E&A) ...
South Africa, Namibia in Talks to Resolve Discord Over Key River
South Africa and Namibia held talks aimed at resolving a long-running disagreement over rights to the Orange River, a key water source that demarcates the border between the two nations, and were ...