The Hidden Costs and Disgraceful Barriers to Housing

The article argues that Namibian land and housing policies prevent a large portion of the population from building wealth. It highlights how the inability to sell or leverage land as capital keeps many citizens in poverty.
Why it matters
It addresses systemic economic barriers that contribute to urban poverty and inequality in Namibia.
Recent articles in the media have drawn attention to the high cost of urban housing.
The article advocates for policy reform to address wealth inequality and criticizes current government legislation.
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