insert_link Business / Economics Budget 2024-2025 Review: Building Resilience for Growth and Diversification By Josef Kefas Sheehama A number of controllable reforms must be implemented in addition to the macroeconomic framework. Prudent and credible monetary and fiscal policy, a sound financial system, and adherence to the law are the cornerstones of economic growth. To do this, bold measures must be taken to boost confidence, encourage investment and the creation of jobs, lessen economic inequality, and remove regulatory obstacles. First and foremost, I would […] todayMarch 4, 2024 14
insert_link Business / Economics The Alexforbes Lead Story – 29 February 2024 Gary speaks to local economists Ruusa Nandago, Angelique Bock, and Robert McGregor to get their thoughts on this year's National Budget. https://iono.fm/e/1411070 todayMarch 1, 2024 40
insert_link Business / Economics Market Watch – 27 February 2024 Michelle speaks to Agribank of Namibia Economist, Indileni Namghonga about what we can expect in this year's budget. https://iono.fm/e/1410557 todayFebruary 28, 2024 21
insert_link Namibia Detailed Civil society 2024/25 Budget Priorities CIVIL SOCIETY - Priorities for the 2024/25 Budget Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN) and Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (ELCRN) (Social Economic Justice Unit of the Council of Churches in Namibia and the Desk for Social Development of ELCRN) Contribution: Uhuru Dempers Priorities: 1.1 Increased funding for Early Childhood Education (ECE) to ensure access to quality ECE for the excluded 70% plus children in Namibia. There […] todayFebruary 28, 2024 25
insert_link Namibia Civil society sets out priorities for 2024/25 budget On 14 August 2023 civil society organisations held a consultation meeting with the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Hon. Iipumbu Shiimi, and the Director-General of the National Planning Commission, Hon. Obeth Kandjoze, regarding priorities for national budget. The consultation was held ahead of the 2023 mid-year budget and intended to inform the 2024-25 budget process. The meeting was organised by the Civil Society Information Centre (CIVIC +264) and the […] todayFebruary 28, 2024 25
insert_link Namibia Namfisa hosts public consultations on Consumer Credit Bill Namfisa spokesperson, Victoria Muranda, has revealed that as part of the mandate given to them by the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises to spearhead the drafting of the Consumer Credit Bill they have been hosting numerous public consultations. todayDecember 4, 2023 12
insert_link Namibia Ministry of Public Enterprises intends to implement a new game plan for State-owned enterprises The Finance and Public Enterprises ministry intends to implement what it calls a new game plan aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of State-owned enterprises, with a particular focus on boards’ performance. Minister Iipumbu Shiimi revealed the plan during the public enterprises conference held at Gross Barmen this past week, saying it will include the recruitment of experienced individuals to serve as board members of SOEs and measuring their performance. todayNovember 27, 2023 20
insert_link Opinion Pieces Mid-Term Budget Review: Never too late to reform By Josef Kefas Sheehama Namibian Finance Minister, Mr Iipumbu Shiimi, delivered his 2023/2024 Mid-Term Budget speech on 31 October 2023, taking note of the achievements, challenges, and performances of State-Owned Enterprise (SOE). The Mid-Term Budget Review plays a critical role in the entire budgetary process because it sets the tone for the fiscal framework for the next main budget. The budget is the most important economic instrument of government, as […] todayNovember 1, 2023 5
insert_link Business / Economics FY2023/24 Mid-year Budget Review Statement FY2023/24 Mid-year Budget Review Statement Presented by Iipumbu Shiimi, MP Minister of Finance 31 October 2023 Honourable Speaker; Honourable Members of Parliament; Fellow Namibians; 1. I have the honour to table for the favourable consideration and approval of this House the 2023/24 Mid Year Budget Review. This review follows the 2023/24 National Budget which I tabled on 22 February 2023 under the theme “Economic Revival and Caring for the Poor”. […] todayOctober 31, 2023 18