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The 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$15mNew Era
Wilson Shikoto told New Era that there will be no more closing date
“"We've picked up quite a number of people who would want to apply. In December already, we made a second call, and during that call, we indicated that there will be no more closing date," ministry spokesperson Wilson Shikoto told New Era.”
Youth fund has no closing date – Ministry … apply any timeThe Namibian
Shikoto reiterated that ministry is not competent authority to consult about Cabinet decisions
“Shikoto on Friday reiterated Shiimi's earlier response that the ministry is not the competent authority to consult about Cabinet decisions.”
Livestock procurement executive appointed as Meatco acting CEOThe Namibian
Finance and public enterprises spokesperson Wilson Shikoto said the ministry has decided to freeze current salaries until aligned with approved bands
“"To ensure equity and compliance with established guidelines, the ministry has decided to freeze the current salaries until all executive remunerations are aligned with the approved bands," he said.”
Govt freezes Agronomic board executive salariesThe 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 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 →