Fixed-rate bonds

Government debt reaches N$123 billion

Government debt reaches N$123 billion

CHAMWE KAIRA Namibia’s total domestic government debt reached N$123.51 billion by the end of September, reflecting an increase of N$2.04 billion. Fixed-rate bonds (GCs) contributed significantly to this growth, accounting for 63% of the increase through the issuance of N$1.27 billion in GCs. In contrast, inflation-linked bonds contributed a modest 4%, totaling N$80 million. The Namibian government bond yields have experienced significant compressions, particularly within the 10 to 20-year tenors since the start of this year, according to a report by Simonis Storm research and wealth management company. The yield on the GC40 decreased by 139 basis points, while the…
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