Government development projects show slow spending, scrutiny
Namibian ministries allocated N$6.5 billion for development this financial year but had spent only 42% by September, with economists warning that the figures expose a gap between spending and tangible improvements. Recurring problems delaying implementation include projects receiving funding before feasibility studies and engineering designs are complete, outstanding environmental approvals, and unsecured land rights.
26 October 2026 · The Namibian →