‘Budget leaves ordinary Namibians in the cold’

Source: The Namibian · 2026-11-04T15:00:00.000Z · Politics

Opposition members of parliament have criticised the mid-year budget review, saying it fails to address the social needs of ordinary Namibians, with little provision for job creation, youth empowerment, food security and basic services. Contributing to the budget review yesterday, All People’s Party president Ambrosius Kumbwa said the government must reduce its reliance on Southern African Customs Union revenue and lower public debt to ensure long-term fiscal stability. He said agriculture infrastructure remains inadequate to transform subsistence farming into commercial production, leaving Namibia heavily dependent on imports, particularly from South Africa. Kumbwa called for more resources to be directed towards

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