Windhoek — Economic analysts expect that the national budget, which is scheduled to be tabled in March, will focus on themes of pro-growth, fiscal consolidation, economic stabilisation and a return to growth. These themes have been suggested as the government grapples with slow economic growth of two percent or less and as it scrambles to reduce the national debt down to 35 percent from over 40 percent.
"I would recommend such themes because the minister has his job cut out for him as far as returning the economy to its growth path is concerned," said Mally Likukela, the managing director of Twilight Capital Consulting.
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