The domestic economy recorded a growth of 3.5 percent during the second quarter of 2024.

The growth marks a slight slowdown in the economic activities compared to a growth of 3.6 percent that was recorded during the second quarter of 2023.

The Namibia Statistics Agency has commended people in the northern regions for their cooperation since the commencement of the census two weeks ago.

Its Deputy Statistician General, Ottilie Mwazi, singled out the Oshana, Ohangwena, Oshikoto, and Omusati Regions.

In a critical development for the nation's data-gathering efforts, the National Statistics Agency (NSA) is facing formidable challenges as it undertakes a comprehensive population and housing census.