Namibia courts affluent global retirees, high net worth investors as Africa’s golden visas gain ground
UNTIL recently, foreigners seeking Namibian residency through the country's residency-for-investment scheme famously had to purchase real estate at President's Links Estate. Thanks to increased demand, units in that estate will now set buyers back around US$365,000, The luxury estate, on the Bay of Whales, advertises attractions that are now being touted by similar schemes across Africa: access to a pristine coastal area famous for its high-quality seafood and stunning vistas as well as eco-friendly modern homes, villas, and world-class amenities. A new, special concession for retirees aged over 60, however, has seen Namibia's entry point for foreigners lowered to US$300,000.…