4 percent, the highest monthly rate so far this year. This increase in consumer prices is likely to affect household purchasing power, particularly for vulnerable households and those with fixed or low incomes. The World Food Programme is working with the Government of Namibia to improve emergency preparedness and social protection.

A Country Strategic Plan is in place from 2025 to 2029, which aims to reinforce food-systems resilience. Further details on these developments are available from the WFP Namibia Country Brief. The brief provides more information on the government's efforts to support households and develop strategies for food security, including a recent learning mission to Zambia and Rwanda.