Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi's mid-term budget features a N$1.1 billion allocation to the goods and services across various government departments.

This includes a specific allocation of N$200 million aimed at supporting the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN).

The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi, says the government has taken steps to boost the development budget significantly to enhance infrastructure and stimulate growth in the country.