Public Information for All, Knowledge Only for Some

A teacher reads reads that the Bank of Namibia has increased the repo rate.

A nurse hears that fuel prices have been adjusted because of under-recoveries in the fuel pricing system.

An artisan follows a news report about inflation, taxation or the national budget. During an election period, citizens hear discussions about coalition governments, proportional representation and two-thirds majorities.

All of these individuals are educated. All of them can read English.

Yet many may struggle to understand what these announcements mean for their loans, household budgets, savings, voting decisions or future financial wellbeing.