Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises — Namibian government body overseeing budget reform and borrowing procedures, manages national fiscal policy including debt management.
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June 2026
Informanté
Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprisesofficially launcheda budget reform rollout workshop
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“THE Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises officially launched a budget reform rollout workshop as government aims to create more outcome-based budget programmes amid growing public debt and narrowing fiscal space.”
Ministry of Finance and Public Enterpriseswarned thatNamibian government does not borrow money for infrastructure projects through unsolicited proposals
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“The finance ministry has warned that the Namibian government does not borrow money for infrastructure projects through unsolicited proposals submitted by individuals, private companies or agents claiming to represent investors.”
Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprisesis draftingthe national budget for the 2026/27 financial year
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“We are in the heart of "budget season" -that critical period when the Minister of Finance, Ericah Shafudah, and her team meticulously draft the national budget for the 2026/27 financial year.”
Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises' review paneladvisedOshakati Town Council to apply for blacklisting of company accused of using false certificates
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“The Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises' review panel has advised the Oshakati Town Council to apply for the blacklisting of a company accused of using false certificates to win a N$7,3-million road upgrading tender.”
Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprisesstatedgovernment is going ahead with purchase of 24% stake following SDG Namibia One agreements
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“According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises yesterday, SDG Namibia One is a blended financing infrastructure fund, which will look to raise money from local institutional investors and investors from around the world to develop Namibian green hydrogen projects and related infrastructure.”
Namibia's Ministry of Finance officially launched a budget reform rollout workshop as the government seeks to create outcome-based budget programmes amid growing public debt and narrowing fiscal space. Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare stated that the 2026/27 National Budget of N$87.9 billion was tabled against recovering global conditions, but the global environment has since changed due to the ongoing Middle East war; he added that public debt stands at N$174.6 billion (65.2% of GDP) and the government has committed to reducing the fiscal deficit from 5.5% of GDP in 2026/27 to 3.3% by 2028/29.
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Finance ministry's budget reform workshop launches outcome-based programming as government confronts record public debt and shrinking fiscal space.
Namibia's Ministry of Finance officially launched a budget reform rollout workshop as the government seeks to create outcome-based budget programmes amid growing public debt and narrowing fiscal space. Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare stated that the 2026/27 National Budget of N$87.9 billion was tabled against recovering global conditions, but the global environment has since changed due to the ongoing Middle East war; he added that public debt stands at N$174.6 billion (65.2% of GDP) and the government has committed to reducing the fiscal deficit from 5.5% of GDP in 2026/27 to 3.3% by 2028/29.
The finance ministry has cautioned that the Namibian government does not borrow money for infrastructure projects through unsolicited proposals from individuals, companies or agents claiming to represent investors. The ministry said all borrowing and project funding arrangements must follow strict legal and procurement procedures, responding to recent reports of brokers and companies approaching government offices with funding offers.
An opinion piece argues that the estimated 40,000 SMEs operating in Namibia deserve a voice in budget-setting processes, and that a preferential 20% corporate tax rate for qualifying SMEs should be codified in the 2026/27 budget to ease compliance burdens while supporting job creation and regional growth.