High inflation on fruits and vegetables is causing losses for local vendors selling on the streets of Windhoek. 

Recent statistics published on the Namibia Consumer Price Index show the annual inflation rate at 3.2%.

The Bank of Namibia (BoN) this week increased the repo rate by 50 basis points, and this has made inflation the main talking point in households.

By historic standards, inflation is not at its highest, but it has become a more prevalent issue in 2023 than it was in 2016/17.

Namibia has recorded an increase in inflation during 2022 compared to 2021, posing great pressure on the cost of living. 

This was revealed in the Bank of Namibia 2022 Annual Report, launched in the capital on Wednesday. 

Overall inflation rose significantly from 3,6% in 2021, to 6,1% in 2022.

The Bank of Namibia has increased the repo rate by 25 basis points, from 6.5 to 7 percent.