Repo rate hike expected to put pressure on Namibian households
October 29, 2026
Economist Abraham Heita warns that the Bank of Namibia’s repo rate increase could place additional pressure on households already facing rising living costs. He also questions Namibia’s reliance on South Africa’s monetary policy and calls for decisions that better reflect the local economy.
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