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Market Watch - Claire Hobbs

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Coming up on the Market Watch: The Bank of Namibia surprised markets with a repo rate cut, leaving many asking if it came too soon. Michelle van Wyk speaks to Claire Hobbs, Chief Treasurer from Bank Windhoek about what the decision means for growth, liquidity, and debt, and why some analysts believe we may have already reached the bottom of the rate cycle.
21 Oct 2025 English South Africa Business · Business News

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