The Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises has allocated an additional N$698.8 million for drought relief provisions under the Office of the Prime Minister, primarily to extend the food distribution program to eligible communities.

Minister of Sport, Youth, and National Services, Agnes Tjongarero, says she is investigating reported financial mismanagement within the ministry.

The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Ipumbu Shiimi, highlighted the country's active participation in the open budget survey since 2010, led by the International Budget Partnership. 

He emphasised that Namibia's participation aims to ensure transparency in budgeting processes.

The Ministry of Higher Education, Technology, and Innovation has launched the Youth Employment Tax Incentive and National Internship.

The Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises has allocated N$126 million to the programme.

Through this, the government is set to create 5,071 jobs.

An interim board of directors has been appointed to assist with the refinement and implementation of MeatCo's strategies.

The Deputy Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Maureen Hinda-Mbuende, emphasised the crucial role of agriculture in ensuring food sustainability, not only in Africa but also globally.

The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA) has announced plans to conduct a formal consultation on the proposed draft Consumer Credit Bill from June to September 2023.

Nedbank Namibia's Managing Director, Martha Murorua, has urged local businesses to align their recovery programs with those of the government aimed at reviving the economy.

Murorua made these remarks at a Nedbank economic breakfast panel discussion in Swakopmund.

Political office bearers, regional and local council technocrats, bidders, and the general public in the ||Kharas Region will now have a better understanding of the Code of Good Practices on Preferences of the Public Procurement Act.