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New Era
Ministry of Finance said the fund had received approximately 13 809 applications by August
“The Ministry of Finance, in the NYDF progress update, said the fund had received approximately 13 809 applications through participating development finance institutions (DFIs) by August, reflecting strong demand for affordable financing among young Namibians.”
N$91m to Youth Fund beneficiariesWindhoek Observer
Ministry of Finance initially forecast economic growth of 3.1% in 2026
“Economic growth is also expected to slow to between 2% and 2.3% in 2026, compared with the Ministry of Finance's initial forecast of 3.1%.”
Fiscal deficit seen widening to 6.5% of GDPThe Namibian
Ministry of Finance held hearings with National Planning Commission to learn government agencies' budget progress
“The Ministry of Finance and the National Planning Commission held hearings to learn what progress government agencies have made, with the results set to be made public next week.”
Budget plans are easier than delivery – ShafudahThe Namibian
Ministry of Finance has increased domestic borrowing requirement for 2026/27 from N$20.2bn to N$27.3bn
“According to the borrowing plan released by the Bank of Namibia, the Ministry of Finance has increased its domestic borrowing requirement for the 2026/27 financial year from N$20.2 billion to N$27.3 billion, while planned foreign financing has been reduced from N$9 billion to about N$1.9 billion.”
Govt turns to local investors for N$7.1bnInformanté
Ministry of Finance administers the Public Service Employees Medical Aid Scheme
“The Ministry of Health has encouraged the public to direct all enquiries about the Public Service Employees Medical Aid Scheme (PSEMAS) to the Ministry of Finance, which is responsible for administering the scheme.”
Public urged to direct PSEMAS queries to Finance MinistryThe Namibian
Ministry of Finance told The Namibian 2022 amendment expanded definition of public entity to include subsidiaries
“The Ministry of Finance told The Namibian that the 2022 amendment to the Public Procurement Act expanded the definition of a public entity to include subsidiaries.”
IPPR warns procurement rules raise corruption risksInformanté
Ministry of Finance had arrangements made with for daily subsistence allowance payments
“She said all markers and invigilators had been appointed and informed of their appointments, while arrangements had also been made with the Ministry of Finance for daily subsistence allowance payments.”
Education Ministry ready for national examinationsInformanté
Ministry of Finance made available N$40 million to increase grain uptake from farmers
“Nangolo also announced that Government, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform and the Ministry of Finance, had made N$40 million available to increase the uptake of grain harvested during the previous cropping season.”
Ministry extends farm equipment deadline, allocates N$40 million for grain uptakeThe Namibian
Ministry of Finance said there will be no increase for people with disabilities
“Several people with disabilities held a demonstration at Keetmanshoop on Monday after the Ministry of Finance said there will be no increase for people with disabilities.”
Keetmanshoop community demands state increase disability grantThe Namibian
Ministry of Finance announced in March government added N$447 million to social grants for 2026/27
“The Ministry of Finance in March announced that the government added N$447 million to social grants for the 2026/27 financial year, bringing the total allocation to N$7.3 billion to support vulnerable communities.”
Politicians warn population cannot be managed amid calls for baby grantThe National Youth Development Fund has disbursed approximately N$90.8 million to beneficiaries supporting youth entrepreneurship, with approved projects expected to create about 2,500 employment opportunities. The fund received approximately 13,809 applications by August, with N$135 million in financing approved across participating development finance institutions.
18 hours ago · New Era →
The National Youth Development Fund has disbursed approximately N$90.8 million to beneficiaries supporting youth entrepreneurship, with approved projects expected to create about 2,500 employment opportunities. The fund received approximately 13,809 applications by August, with N$135 million in financing approved across participating development finance institutions.
18 hours ago · New Era →
Namibia's fiscal deficit is projected to widen to 6.5% of GDP in the 2026/27 financial year due to a N$2.1 billion revenue shortfall, rising debt-servicing costs, and economic pressures from foot-and-mouth disease and El Niño. Government revenue is forecast at N$87.5 billion against a budget of N$89.6 billion, with economic growth expected to slow to between 2% and 2.3% in 2026.
20 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Works and Transport has challenged an audit finding that 53 government vehicles worth N$35.5 million were missing from the pool vehicle register, arguing they had been recorded in a Permanent Allocated Vehicle Register instead. The Windhoek Observer editorial calls for complete records and independently verifiable evidence to resolve the discrepancy.
16 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Finance minister Ericah Shafudah said that implementing the budget is the most "problematic" phase of the budget cycle, noting that allocating money to plans is easier than executing them. She cited infrastructure spending, where around N$8.5 billion was allocated for the development budget, and called for at least 50% execution rates from ministries and agencies.
15 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's major listed banks recorded divergent performances in the first half of 2026. FirstRand Namibia's profit after tax grew 9.3% to N$1.078 billion, driven by lower bad-debt provisions following loan-book clean-up and N$683 million in write-offs, while SBN Holdings boosted pre-provision profit 5.1% through 17.4% loan growth partly supported by a N$2 billion Ministry of Finance facility.
15 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The auditor general's report found that the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs reported N$1.2 million in outstanding subsistence and travel allowances, but its financial records showed N$2 million in an advance suspense account, leaving an unexplained difference of N$860 000. The ministry also exceeded its budget by about N$253 million without authorisation.
14 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian government will borrow an additional N$7.1 billion from the domestic financial market instead of foreign sources, increasing domestic borrowing for the 2026/27 financial year from N$20.2 billion to N$27.3 billion while reducing foreign financing from N$9 billion to N$1.9 billion. The shift does not change the government's overall financing requirement of N$29.2 billion.
13 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Health has clarified that the Public Service Employees Medical Aid Scheme (PSEMAS) is administered by the Ministry of Finance, not the Health Ministry, and has urged the public to direct all enquiries about the scheme's benefits and administration to Finance rather than Health.
7 October 2026 · Informanté →
The Institute for Public Policy Research says procurement regulations gazetted in August increase thresholds for discretionary spending and allow high-value public entities like the National Petroleum Corporation to contract works projects worth up to N$500 million without Central Procurement Board oversight, raising risks of political pressure, patronage and collusion in an already non-transparent system.
6 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Education told the National Assembly that preparations for the 2026 national examinations are complete, with venues, markers, invigilators and question papers in place, and results expected by the second week of January 2027. All 14 education directorates have made provisions for holiday classes, teachers have undergone professional development, and more than 2,000 markers will be involved in the examination process.
1 October 2026 · Informanté →
Katima Mulilo District Hospital refers an average of 30 patients monthly to facilities outside the Zambezi region, with 372 referrals recorded between April 2024 and March 2025. The Health Ministry plans to upgrade the hospital to intermediate status through introducing specialised services, recruiting qualified professionals, and expanding infrastructure, including a newly commissioned Intensive Care Unit.
30 September 2026 · New Era →
Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani told the National Assembly that the government is developing a plan to support farmers affected by Foot-and-Mouth Disease restrictions, while consulting with international trading partners over meat shipments and new zoning measures. Opposition PDM leader McHenry Venaani questioned reports of a N$400 million meat shipment being returned from Europe and called for fuller National Assembly briefing on FMD developments.
29 September 2026 · Informanté →
Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani told Parliament that the government is developing a plan to support farmers affected by Foot-and-Mouth Disease restrictions while consulting with international trading partners over meat shipments and zoning measures. PDM leader McHenry Venaani questioned reports of a meat shipment worth about N$400 million being returned from Europe and called for Parliament to be briefed on the FMD outbreak.
29 September 2026 · Informanté →
Health Minister Esperance Luvindao says the Ministry of Health and Social Services cannot automatically absorb medical interns, dentists, and other health professionals into the public health system because it has only a limited number of funded vacant posts dependent on available financial resources and approved positions.
28 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah has called for stronger institutional frameworks, greater capacity, and a culture of accountability across all government levels to support Outcome-Based Budgeting, which shifts the national budget away from inputs and line items toward measuring what expenditure has actually achieved for Namibians.
27 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Agriculture has extended the agricultural equipment application deadline to 16 October 2026 following public requests for more time. The government has also allocated N$40 million to increase grain purchases from farmers through the Agro-Marketing and Trade Agency, targeting subsistence, small-scale and medium-scale farmers.
22 September 2026 · Informanté →
People with disabilities in Keetmanshoop held a demonstration after the Ministry of Finance said the disability grant will remain at N$1,600 per month, despite earlier government announcements in February that suggested both pension and disability grants would increase by N$100 in August. Only the old-age pension was increased to N$1,700.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Youth leaders and marriage associations have urged the government to introduce a childbearing grant for mothers, following calls by a Swapo Party Women's Council official for Namibians to have more children. Political figures debate the proposal, with one youth leader saying such a grant could help low-income families but must be carefully designed, financially sustainable, and monitored to prevent misuse.
21 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The ministry of agriculture extended the application deadline for farmers to acquire agricultural equipment from end of September to 16 October 2026, following requests from farmers across all 14 regions who said the original timeframe was too short. The government also set aside N$40 million to address concerns over unsold grain from local producers.
21 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The government's pilchard fishing quota auction on 4 September received only two bids, with 3 500 metric tonnes allocated at a weighted average price of N$3 962.86 per MT—above the reserve price of N$2 700 per MT—leaving 1 500MT unallocated and generating N$13.87 million in total revenue.
19 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Entrepo Finance's loan book fell from N$2.2 billion in 2025 to N$1.7 billion by June 2026 after the government ended its contract with payroll deduction administrator Avril Payment Solutions, disrupting the microlender's ability to issue new loans to civil servants. Despite the decline, Entrepo increased profit by 6% and contributed 14% of parent company Capricorn Group's total profit after tax.
19 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Two recent auctions for pilchard and freezer monk fish quotas raised N$29.13 million combined, including application fees. The pilchard auction on 4 September offered 5,000 metric tonnes but attracted only two bids for 3,500 MT, while the freezer monk fish auction on 17 July was oversubscribed with six bids for 1,000 MT on offer.
17 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The National Youth Development Fund has received about 13,809 applications since establishment, with N$135 million approved and N$90.8 million disbursed as of end-August. The government allocated N$258 million to the NYDF for the 2025/26 financial year.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
An inaugural government assessment estimates that illicit financial flows worth roughly N$16.7 billion annually—or about 9% of GDP—passed through Namibia during 2021–2022, resulting in an estimated N$2.7 billion in lost tax revenue over the two-year period. The Ministry of Finance released the assessment to strengthen revenue collection and protect the integrity of Namibia's financial system.
14 September 2026 · New Era →
The Central Procurement Board of Namibia cancelled a competitive tender for a veterinary cordon fence to combat foot-and-mouth disease two weeks after awarding it, then hand-picked the second-place bidder a week later. The Namibian editorial warns that such abrupt cancellations undermine transparency, expose the state to costly litigation, and raise questions about accountability in government procurement.
13 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek has signed a land-swap agreement with the government to settle N$357.8 million in capital debt. Phase One involves six properties valued at about N$291.5 million, leaving a N$66.3 million shortfall to be addressed in Phase Two through additional land transfers.
11 September 2026 · New Era →
A comprehensive government assessment reveals that illicit financial flows—through tax evasion, trade misinvoicing, corruption, and crime proceeds—cost Namibia approximately N$16.7 billion per year, equivalent to 9% of GDP and 16% of the government budget. Trade misinvoicing is identified as a major channel for illegal fund transfers.
10 September 2026 · The Namibian →
More than 15,000 old-age pensioners suspended from payments following a beneficiary verification exercise are expected to have their outstanding payments finalised by October, according to the minister of gender equality and child welfare. Of the 15,785 pensioners affected, 10,066 have already been reinstated and are receiving payments, which will increase from N$1,600 to N$1,700.
10 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare has reinstated 10,066 of 15,785 social grant beneficiaries onto the government payment system following a verification exercise that temporarily removed thousands from the payroll. The beneficiaries were affected when their details could not be matched with the National Population Registry System.
10 September 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Football Association has proposed amending the Sports Act to establish a monthly N$10 sports levy (N$5 each from employees and employers) to fund sport sustainably, but the Ministry of Education says new legislation may be required to introduce such a mechanism.
9 September 2026 · New Era →