insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Business Expert Josef Sheehama Backs Pension Access to Ease Government worker Debt Business expert Josef Sheehama has highlighted the urgent need for government employees to access their pension funds to settle mounting debt, citing the pressures of the current economic climate and rising financial distress among public servants. Speaking in an interview, Sheehama noted that excessive debt has been linked to mental health challenges and, in some cases, even suicides. Sheehama expressed support for government initiatives such as the pension-backed home loan scheme, […] today13 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia 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
insert_link Business / Economics Young South Africans navigate financial pressure with savvy choices – Standard Bank youth barometer South Africa’s youth are feeling the financial pinch, but they’re not taking it lying down. The inaugural Standard Bank Youth Barometer reveals that while young adults aged 18 to 35 are under mounting financial pressure, they are also making financially astute decisions in response to economic constraints. The report, which offers a detailed snapshot of financial behaviours and trends among South Africa’s younger generation, highlights a growing pattern of […] today12 June, 2025
