Category: World
Reserves Shield Economies from Shocks – IMF
By: Mathias Hangala The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says adequate foreign exchange reserves play a role in shielding economies from shocks and strengthening economic resilience. In a report released through its social media platforms last week, the…
International Conflicts Could Affect Namibia’s Development Goals
David Shoombe Namibian trade analysts indicate that Namibia’s national developmental priorities may be delayed as a result of the nation’s economic vulnerability to being affected by global conflicts. With the ongoing attacks of US-Israeli forces on Iran, the threat of…
Climate Risks Endanger Global Economy – WEF
By: Mathias Hangala The 2026 Global Risks Report by the World Economic Forum (WEF) warns that amidst trade fragmentation, supply-chain volatility, and technological disruption, climate change remains a threat to the global economy. The report states that climate…
World Enters Water Bankruptcy Stage
By: Dwight Links The world is currently entering a water bankruptcy phase, found the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH). The Institute’s chief author of the Global Water Bankruptcy report, Kaveh Madani, stated…
Women are Central to Building a Future-Proof Workforce
According to a WEF report, the world is at the threshold of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and sounding a clear alarm: a sustainable economy cannot be achieved without gender parity. The report notes that placing women at the…
SA’s Western Diplomatic Rows Could Affect Namibia
By: David Shoombe While South Africa has positioned itself as the most industrialised and diversified economy in Africa, with an estimated nominal GDP between $400 to $443 billion, its ailing diplomatic ties with Western powers could negatively…
World Bank Shares Guide on Tackling Unemployment
By: Mathias Hangala A recent World Bank report introduces a new publication providing policymakers with a practical guide for diagnosing labour market challenges and solutions perceived to address unemployment shortcomings. The report read that governments around the…
Global Economy Resilient Amid Trade Disruptions – IMF
By: Mathias Hangala The global economy has shown notable resilience despite ongoing trade disruptions, according to a recent report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The report, however, cautions that this resilience masks underlying vulnerabilities, particularly those linked to the…
Afreximbank Ditches Fitch Ratings Agency
By: David Shoombe As African leaders find themselves caught in the crossfires of global economic tensions between BRICS alignment and the Western world, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has officially terminated its credit rating relationship with Fitch Ratings. In its termination…
Uranium One of the Hot Commodities for 2026
By: David Shoombe While the value of diamonds is faced with pressure from international competition, the uranium trade has continued to be a major commodity in Namibia, competing with gold for the top export commodity spot. In 2025, uranium…