Economist calls for domestic focus in upcoming budget

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2026-02-25

WINDHOEK, 24 February 2025 - Economist, Omu Kakujaha-Matundu. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

By Chelva Wells
WINDHOEK, 24 FEB (NAMPA) – Economist Omu Kakujaha-Matundu has called on the government to prioritise immediate domestic economic crises in the national budget, which is scheduled for tabling by Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises Ericah Shafudah on Thursday.
The economist in an interview with Nampa cautioned against the “inconvenient truth” that essential services for the most vulnerable citizens are often the first casualt...

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