[New Era] Fitch Ratings this week affirmed Namibia's long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating at 'BB' with a negative outlook. However, the international ratings agency noted that credible fiscal plans and evidence of stronger ability to implement fiscal reforms sufficient to stabilise the government debt to GDP trajectory in the medium term could lead to a positive rating upgrade. Additionally, in terms of macroeconomic performance, Fitch stated that stronger medium-term growth, for example from improved pr