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Namibia Economist
Wilson Shikoto stated as ministerial spokesperson the new payment structure discontinues previous double-payment practice
“According to ministerial spokesperson Wilson Shikoto, the new payment structure discontinues the previous practice where some beneficiaries received two months' payments at once in either November or January.”
Finance Ministry announces monthly payment schedule for all social grants starting NovemberThe Namibian
Ministry spokesperson Wilson Shikoto said increase in listed entities does not represent creation of new procuring bodies
“"The increase in the number of listed entities does not represent the creation of new procuring bodies solely for procurement purposes," ministry spokesperson Wilson Shikoto said on Thursday.”
IPPR warns procurement rules raise corruption risksThe Namibian
Finance spokesperson Wilson Shikoto confirmed only old-age pension increased to N$1 700, disability grant unchanged
“Finance spokesperson Wilson Shikoto confirmed to The Namibian on Monday that only the old-age pension has been increased to N$1 700, while other social grants, including the disability grant, remain unchanged.”
Keetmanshoop community demands state increase disability grantNew Era
Ministry spokesman Wilson Shikoto said the exercise forms part of government's efforts to protect the integrity of Namibia's financial system and strengthen revenue collection
“The ministry's spokesperson, Wilson Shikoto said the exercise forms part of government's efforts to protect the integrity of Namibia's financial system, strengthen revenue collection and implement recommendations contained in the African Union High-Level Panel on Illicit Financial Flows from Africa, commonly known as the Mbeki report.”
Namibia bleeds N$2.7b tax revenueThe Namibian
Ministry of Finance spokesperson Wilson Shikoto said the ministry does not need to approve an exemption to use any procurement method under the Public Procurement Act
“Ministry of Finance spokesperson Wilson Shikoto on Monday said the ministry does not need to approve or grant a public entity an exemption to use any procurement method provided for under Section 27 of the Public Procurement Act.”
‘Secret’ N$540m hostel food tender ordered by NNNNew Era
Wilson Shikoto said low approval rate reflects shortcomings in quality and completeness of submissions
“Responding to New Era queries, Ministry of Finance spokesperson Wilson Shikoto said the low approval rate should not be interpreted as widespread rejection of applicants but rather reflected shortcomings in the quality and completeness of many submissions.”
Only 353 of 13 700 funds approved …Govt overhauls youth fund applicationsThe Namibian
Wilson Shikoto confirmed that finance ministry received exemption request for proposed procurement
“Finance ministry spokesperson Wilson Shikoto this week confirmed that the ministry received and considered a request relating to an exemption for the proposed procurement.”
Urgent N$1b health tender blockedThe Namibian
Ministry spokesperson Wilson Shikoto confirmed ministry was tipped off and investigation led to ACC referral
“"We were tipped off about the matter. We conducted our investigation and after our investigation we deemed the matter to be handled by the ACC," ministry spokesperson Wilson Shikoto confirms.”
ACC probes Keetmans municipality over N$3.4 million dealNew Era
Wilson Shikoto said DBN is currently finalising disbursements and assessing additional applications
“Shikoto said DBN is currently finalising disbursements for several approved enterprises and assessing approximately 40 additional applications.”
DBN approves N$15m for NYDFThe Namibian
Wilson Shikoto says DBN is finalising disbursements to several approved enterprises
“Shikoto says the DBN is currently finalising disbursements to several approved enterprises.”
Youth fund boosts 30 businesses with N$15mEffective November, all social grants will be paid monthly throughout the year, replacing a previous practice where some beneficiaries received double payments in November or January. The Ministry of Finance assures that the total annual amount received remains unchanged, just distributed in equal monthly amounts instead of lump sums.
28 October 2026 · Namibia Economist →
Effective November, all social grants will be paid monthly throughout the year, replacing a previous practice where some beneficiaries received double payments in November or January. The Ministry of Finance assures that the total annual amount received remains unchanged, just distributed in equal monthly amounts instead of lump sums.
28 October 2026 · Namibia Economist →
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 →
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 →
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 →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah directed the education ministry to use alternative procurement for a N$540-million school hostel food tender, with the Namibia Training Authority as lead service provider and other public entities, sparking court action from companies questioning the non-public tendering process.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The National Youth Development Fund has received over 13,400 applications since launch but approved only 353 (2.6%) for funding. The Ministry of Finance is overhauling the application process after the low approval rate exposed quality issues in submissions, with approximately 13,120 applications still under assessment.
11 August 2026 · New Era →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services' procurement committee has blocked senior officials' proposal to bypass public tender procedures for a N$1-billion medicine purchase, citing concerns that emergency procurement could be abused. The tender was meant to address medicine shortages at public hospitals and clinics.
28 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating the Keetmanshoop Municipality over alleged irregularities in a N$3.4-million service level agreement awarded to JJF Investments and Bellatrix SME Finance for the supply of prepaid electricity meters. The Ministry of Finance also launched an investigation after receiving information alleging non-compliance with the Public Procurement Act.
14 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Finance minister Ericah Shafudah has made new appointments and reappointed Peter Kruger as chairperson of the Namibia Revenue Agency board, with changes taking effect on 1 April and running for three years. The moves, made under the Public Enterprises Governance Act, include appointing Ndatega Shikalepo as deputy chairperson, along with Helmuth Naweseb, Mubusisi Mabuku, and Ndahambela Ndoroma-Iipinge to strengthen governance and oversight at Namra.
3 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) has advised the finance minister to exempt a clause in the Financial Institutions and Markets Act (Fima) that would have forced all retirement fund members to annuitise their benefits. Workers will continue to receive one-third of their retirement benefits tax-free as a lump sum, though the government's long-term policy aims to move Namibia toward full annuities in line with International Labour Organisation standards.
25 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Development Bank of Namibia has approved approximately N$15 million through the National Youth Development Fund to support 46 youth-owned enterprises aged 18 to 45, with collateral-free financing ranging from N$60,000 to over N$1 million at interest rates of 2–4% per annum. The Fund, launched in September 2024, continues to accept applications on a rolling basis through regional governors and participating development finance institutions.
3 February 2026 · New Era →
The National Youth Development Fund has approved N$14.9 million in financing for 30 businesses and expects to create 147 jobs. The fund, launched in September 2025 with N$500 million allocated, offers collateral-free loans at 2% to 4% interest to young Namibians aged 18 to 45 to boost entrepreneurship and reduce youth unemployment.
3 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Finance has removed the closing date for the National Youth Development Fund, which now accepts applications on an ongoing basis due to high interest. Successful applicants will be announced monthly, and the fund provides loans at 2–4% interest to youth-owned businesses, startups, and innovative projects in priority sectors including agriculture and green energy.
20 January 2026 · New Era →
Social grant beneficiaries accessed payments outside their scheduled dates in January, causing overcrowding and long queues at post offices. NamPost and the Ministry of Finance will now enforce stricter compliance with payment schedules and deploy additional mobile payment teams to manage congestion.
15 January 2026 · New Era →