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Wilson Shikoto

2023-09-262026-06-21
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  1. June 2026

  2. The Namibian

    Ministry spokesperson Wilson Shikoto confirmed ministry was tipped off and investigation led to ACC referral

    Source

    “"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 deal
  3. February 2026

  4. New Era

    Wilson Shikoto said DBN is currently finalising disbursements and assessing additional applications

    Source

    “Shikoto said DBN is currently finalising disbursements for several approved enterprises and assessing approximately 40 additional applications.”

    DBN approves N$15m for NYDF

  5. The Namibian

    Wilson Shikoto says DBN is finalising disbursements to several approved enterprises

    Source

    “Shikoto says the DBN is currently finalising disbursements to several approved enterprises.”

    Youth fund boosts 30 businesses with N$15m
  6. January 2026

  7. New Era

    Wilson Shikoto told New Era that there will be no more closing date

    Source

    “"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 time
  8. January 2025

  9. The Namibian

    Shikoto reiterated that ministry is not competent authority to consult about Cabinet decisions

    Source

    “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 CEO
  10. June 2024

  11. The Namibian

    Finance and public enterprises spokesperson Wilson Shikoto said the ministry has decided to freeze current salaries until aligned with approved bands

    Source

    “"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 salaries
Politics

ACC investigates Keetmanshoop municipality electricity contract deal

The News

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.

Why it matters

ACC corruption investigation into a major Keetmanshoop municipality electricity contract contract deal represents serious accountability news with direct implications for public funds and procurement integrity.

14 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 14 June

  1. ACC investigates Keetmanshoop municipality electricity contract deal

    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 →

Friday 3 April

  1. Finance minister reshapes Namra board with new appointments and reappointment

    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 →

Wednesday 25 March

  1. Namfisa exempts lump-sum pension payouts from new regulations

    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 →

Tuesday 3 February

  1. DBN approves N$15m in youth enterprise funding

    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 →

  2. Youth fund approves N$14.9m for 30 businesses

    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 →

Tuesday 20 January

  1. National Youth Development Fund now accepts applications year-round

    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 →

Thursday 15 January

  1. NamPost tightens controls after social grant payment congestion

    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 →

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