Namibian Automotive Sales Show Year-on-Year Growth Despite Monthly Dip
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Updated Sep 21
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What happened
In August 2026, 1,380 new vehicles were sold in Namibia, which was a decrease from the 1,535 units sold in July. Despite the monthly pullback, year-to-date sales reached 10,760 units, representing a 12.1% increase compared to the same period last year.
From namibian.com.na
Why it matters
The transport division experienced 13.2% inflation in August 2026, attributed to rising petrol and diesel prices and a partial reversal of the fuel levy cut. Commercial vehicle sales remained resilient, pointing to sustained business investment.
From namibian.com.na
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The entities involved
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Toyota
Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer
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