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Business Expert Warns of Risks in Pension-Backed Home Loans.

Business Expert Josef Sheehama has cautioned that pension-backed home loans, though a creative solution, may not solve affordability challenges and could endanger retirement savings if borrowers default. He suggested the government directly settle creditors while ensuring employees retain a portion of funds for financial security.  

today13 October, 2025

Business / Economics

Rental Market Sees Surge, Led by Two-Bedroom Units

  The average rental price in Namibia reached N$7,348 on a 12-month rolling basis, with two-bedroom units driving market growth, according to recent data as reported by The Brief. In the second quarter of 2024, rentals for two-bedroom properties saw a notable 14.7% increase, up from 11.6% in the first quarter, representing the highest growth among all categories. FNB Namibia’s Rent Price Index attributes this rise to changing tenant preferences […]

today10 January, 2025