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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

financial distress

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Business / Economics

MPs Sound Alarm Over Exploitative Lending Practices

Lawmakers in the National Assembly debated financial reforms to curb rising debt levels in Namibia, especially among civil servants. Inna Hengari from PDM criticized microlenders such as Letshego for profiting N$199 million in six months while borrowers sink deeper into financial distress. Hertha Ekandjo reports for One Africa’s NewsOnOne.  

todayFebruary 14, 2025 35

Opinion Pieces

Understanding Financial Default By Bank Windhoek’s Credit Executive Officer, Eddie King.

Financial default occurs when an individual or small business fails to meet the agreed-upon payments on a debt, meaning they fail to service their instalments on the approved loan or facility, such as a home loan, personal loan, overdraft facility, or credit card. Defaulting on payments can have significant consequences, affecting one's credit rating (credibility with a financial institution) and access to future credit. Firstly, default typically starts when payments […]

todayNovember 21, 2024 8