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  Repo Rate Cut 6.75% as Bank of Namibia Seeks to Boost Economic Activity The Bank of Namibia (BoN) announced a reduction in its repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down to 6.75% its fourth consecutive cut. The decision aims to support economic growth amid easing inflation and to maintain stability in financial markets. The repo rate cut was approved following a meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on 10-11 February with Governor Johannes !Gawaxab nothing that inflation had moderated. Annual inflation fell to 3.2% in January down from 3.4% in December. Expectation for 2025 is that inflation will average around 4.0%. Four of the six MPC members supported the decision. The two dissenting members cited concerns about policy uncertainty and the persistence of some price pressures in certain sectors. Despite the reduction, the Namibian dollar remains pegged to the South African rand and the bank Emphasized that any monetary easing must preserve that linkage. The effect o...

 10 SECRETS TO BECOME MENTALLY UNBREAKABLE: 👪Don't fear being alone.       Solitude = Superpower. ❤ Don't stress the past.      Be in the here and now. 😕Don't think life owes you anything.       Prove yourself daily. 😎Don't worry about what people think.       Don't give a f*** what other people say. 😔 Don't feel sorry for yourself.       Embrace the suck. 😇Don't worry about things you can't control.      Focus on what you control. 💣Don't resent other people's successes.       It's a positive-sum world.  👤Don't shy away from responsibility.       "The price of greatness is responsibility." 🙏Don't give up.       Most people give up too early 📌Don't fear hard things       You got this.       You are a warrior.       You're a great problem solver.  Jenus Puuri Kaunotje

 Namibian Youth Found Their Voice on World Read Aloud Day On 5 February 2025, Namibian learners joined the world in celebrating World Read Aloud Day and it was more than just books. In classrooms and community halls, young people stood up, read aloud, and let their voices be heard. Some were nervous at first, but with every page, their confidence grew. Stories made them laugh. think, and even dream bigger. The event, supported by the UN SDG Book Club African Chapter, linked Namibian youth to a global read-a-thon, where kids from across Africa and beyond shared stories about issues like protecting the planet and building fairer communities. 🌍Why it mattered: It boosted confidence in young readers. It celebrated both English and local languages. It showed that stories can speak real change. But it also reminded us of the gaps. Many schools lack books and not every learner could join online. That's why the challenge is on us: 📖Keep reading alive every day. 💭Whether it's startin...