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The surprising birthplace of the dollar
15 Nov 2025 19:01 GMT
… the 20th Century. The official currency of Slovenia was the … English "dollar") that gave the US currency its name. … ". The dollar became the US' official currency in 1792 … globe to places like Australia, Namibia, Singapore and Fiji.
Yet, …
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Namibia redeems Eurobond worth N$13b
30 Oct 2025 10:09 GMT
… the successful redemption of Namibia’s second Eurobond.
This … productive and equitable Namibia.
In 2015, Namibia borrowed again by … consequences.
Namibia will draw on its foreign currency reserves, … the value of the Namibia dollar.
However, the BoN …
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OBSERVER DAILY | Namibia clears its eurobond: A victory worth applauding, but with eyes wide open
30 Oct 2025 08:40 GMT
… it, typically the US dollar. In Namibia’s case, the … major foreign-currency debt obligation on time enhances Namibia’s … the Eurobond without drama, Namibia distinguishes itself from peers … 2. Reduced refinancing risk
Namibia has avoided the temptation to …
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Namibia’s petrol prices vs SA: Who’s really paying more at the pump?
27 Oct 2025 14:16 GMT
… quick comparison between South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe shows just … .
Cross-border fuel check: Namibia vs South Africa
As of … ’s behind the gap? Namibia’s fuel prices are partly … and more stable currency movements against the US dollar.
Meanwhile, South …
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A timely cut, but will lower interest rates be enough to lift Namibia’s economy?
17 Oct 2025 01:24 GMT
… policy without jeopardising the Namibian dollar’s peg to the … is limited. As Namibia maintains a currency peg to the South … it is external stability. Namibia’s merchandise trade deficit narrowed … adequate to sustain the currency peg and meet international …
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Multi-currency system, the future of global finance
10 Oct 2025 12:23 GMT
… of replacing the dollar with another super-currency, but rather … hydrocarbon exports, gives the currency a certain volatility, … currency in the African Common Monetary Area, which also includes Namibia … Although not a reserve currency, the dirham enjoys great …
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Top 10 African countries with the most dollar millionaires in 2025
02 Oct 2025 12:55 GMT
The report forecasts a 65 percent increase in Africa’s millionaire population over the next decade, placing the continent among the world’s most dynamic wealth markets.
With a population now exceeding 1.5 billion and an economy projected to reach $29 …
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Zimbabwe aims to expand dollar-denominated VFEX into financial centre, says CEO
26 Sep 2025 17:50 GMT
… and a reduced local currency risk as it trades … attempt at a functioning local currency since 2009).
Bgoni recalled … use VFEX for hard-currency exposure even as broader … Kenya, Namibia, and Zambia).
Source: Zimbabwe aims to expand dollar-denominated …
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US tariffs threaten Namibia’s international payments
02 Sep 2025 08:32 GMT
… standard format.
Almost every Namibian dollar earned from exports is … payments. In effect, Namibia’s financial exposure to … the tariffs could shift Namibia’s trade and financial … dollar liquidity will shrink, which could put pressure on Namibia’s currency …
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Local currency strength helps reduce fuel cost pressure
01 Sep 2025 07:52 GMT
… appreciation of the Namibian dollar against the US dollar helped reduce the … N$17.70 per US dollar, reflecting a 0.34% … cost of imports in local currency terms, thereby reducing the extent … and reliable fuel supply for Namibia,” the ministry said.
In …