In Episode 12 of BoNcast, from the Bank of Namibia, breaks down how Government bonds and Treasury Bills work, how individuals can invest, and what to consider before getting started. Coming soon. Stay tuned!

This morning, the Minister of Finance engaged with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) at an event organised by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) and CIVIC+264, focusing on Namibia’s Open Budget Survey Results and the 2026/27 Mid-Year Budget Review.

The Minister of Finance, received a courtesy call from a joint delegation of the @BankofNamibia and the Deutsche Bundesbank. The engagement reaffirmed the long-standing cooperation between the two central banks and Namibia's commitment to strong financial sector partnerships.

The Minister of Finance today met with the newly appointed Board of the Roads Fund Administration (RFA) to officially welcome the members and engage on key matters relating to the institution.

Road Fund Administration Board Appointment

Internship opportunities

The Public Private Partnership (PPP) Committee today engaged with the Executive Director to discuss opportunities for strengthening collaboration and partnerships.

The Minister of Finance has appointed Dr Lea Namoloh and reappointed Ms Lucia Kazetjikuria as members of the @CPBNamibia. They took their oaths of office this morning, administered by the Honourable Lady Justice J.S. Prinsloo, Deputy Judge-President of the High Court of Namibia.

The Ministry is running Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) training for Local Authority officials in the Kharas Region. The training helps officials understand and use the e-GP system, so that procurement is transparent, efficient and accountable and delivers better value.

As at 15 September, 329 projects have been approved under the National Youth Development Fund through DBN, Agribank and EIF, representing approximately N$266.5 million. The approved projects span agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, ICT, renewable energy and other sectors.

The conclusion of the OMAs engagements does not mark the end of the budget preparation process. The officials are now intensifying the review of the Mid-Term Budget Review, carefully scrutinising the inputs and figures to ensure the finalised mid-term budget review.

Beneficiary of the National Youth Development Fund

Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association (NASRIA) handed over N$17 million in dividends to the government.

The Ministry of Finance, jointly with the National Planning Commission (NPC), continues consultations with Offices, Ministries and Agencies (OMAs), with yesterday and today’s engagements involving the Ministry of Works and Transport as well as the Veteran Affairs Department.

This Sunday afternoon, the team engaged the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism – Vote 18, continuing the important dialogue on aligning resources, programmes, outputs and intended outcomes. The participation of all OMAs is critical to ensuring that OBB is understood.