Local authorities’ debt to NamPower rising by N$10 million monthly
Local and regional authorities are accumulating increasing arrears to national power utility NamPower, with debt rising ...
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Understanding the legal consequences of default
By Eddie King Understanding the legal consequences of financial default is essential for anyone managing personal ...
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Household debt rises by N$109m in April, driven by mortgage growth
Namibia’s household debt increased by N$109 million in April to reach N$68.8 billion, driven mainly by ...
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Govt spends N$730 million on Meatco bailouts since 2020
The Namibian government has spent around N$730 million on the Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) over ...
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Fitch flags mounting fiscal pressures as Namibia’s debt hits 67.2% of GDP
Namibia’s government (GG) debt rose to 67.2% of GDP by the end of 2024, surpassing the ...
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Namibia’s debt illusion is wearing thin
Namibia is nearing the edge of its fiscal comfort zone. For over a year, the government ...
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Namibia’s public debt expected to surpass N$168 billion by FY2025/26
Namibia’s public debt is forecast to increase from N$144 billion in FY2023/24 to approximately N$168 billion ...
Read moreDetailsWhen populism meets a spreadsheet
By the time a politician starts blaming bank profits for public debt, you know the argument ...
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Govt allocates N$13.7 billion for debt servicing
The Namibian government has set aside N$13.7 billion for debt servicing in the 2025/26 fiscal year, ...
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NamWater’s unpaid water bills surge to N$2.4 billion
The Namibia Water Corporation Ltd (NamWater) has revealed that outstanding payments for water services have surged ...
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