Economist Omu Kakujaha-Matundu on why a 25 basis point cut in the repo rate would have been a wise move

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We’re talking money matters – specifically the repo rate and how a possible cut could affect you. The Bank of Namibia today announced to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.75 percent.

Economist Omu Kakujaha-Matundu believes a 25 basis point cut would have been a wise move. With inflation under control, he says such a cut could stimulate the economy, boost consumer spending, and encourage investment. But what does this actually mean for ordinary Namibians, and how can we make the most of it if the decision were to have gone our way.