Subsidy cuts ‘push’ NTA into hostel tender

Source: The Namibian · 2026-11-11T17:00:00.000Z · Politics

Training authority defends N$540m hostel catering deal The Namibia Training Authority says government subsidy cuts have forced it to pursue a N$540-million school hostel food contract, which is now being challenged in the High Court. This comes after minister of finance Ericah Shafudah presented the national budget for 2026/27 in the National Assembly, emphasising strict fiscal consolidation and financial prudence in response to high public debt and rising interest payments. Multiple state-owned enterprises that previously depended on government funding have been completely cut off from direct transfers. In an affidavit filed in the Windhoek High Court, Namibia Training Authority (NTA)

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