Namibia raises key rate, forecasts worse inflation outlook on higher oil prices
Published on: Tuesday 16 June 2026
By Nyasha Nyaungwa WINDHOEK, June 17 (Reuters) - Namibia's central bank raised its main interest rate for the first time in three years on Wednesday and revised its inflation forecasts upwards because of higher oil prices. • The Bank of Namibia raised its repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.75%. • "The Monetary Policy Committee noted rising global and domestic inflationary pressures over the near