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Mar
Chamwe Kaira Namibia’s annual inflation rate slowed to 2.4% in February, down from 3.6% recorded in the same month last year. According to Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) statistician-general and chief executive officer Alex Shimuafeni, inflation remained low during the period. Monthly inflation stood at 0.0%, compared to 0.8% recorded in January 2026. Core inflation, which excludes food and fuel, was recorded at 3.2%. Regional data showed differences in price trends across the country. Zone 2, which includes the Khomas Region, recorded the highest annual inflation rate at 3.5%. Zone 3, which covers the ||Karas, Erongo, Hardap and Omaheke regions, recorded…
