Namibia: Windhoek's Cost of Living Swallowing Most Residents

Namibia: Windhoek's Cost of Living Swallowing Most Residents

In my recent article on the Bank of Namibia's repo rate increase, I argued that monetary policy decisions are not just technical matters for economists and bankers.

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Windhoek’s Cost of Living Swallowing Most Residents

In my recent article on the Bank of Namibia’s repo rate increase, I argued that monetary policy decisions are not just technical matters for economists and bankers. They affect households and borrowers. That discussion has become even more important as Windhoek residents now face another pressure point: the rising cost of basic municipal services. Windhoek is becoming more expensive to live in, and the burden is being felt most by ordinary resid…