Zaamwani raises concerns over inflated government infrastructure prices
Namibian Minister of Agriculture Inge Zaamwani has criticized government procurement processes for inflating infrastructure costs. She noted that government contracts for projects like borehole drilling are significantly more expensive than private-sector rates, leading to a misuse of public funds.
Why it matters
The revelation of systemic price inflation in government procurement highlights significant governance and corruption challenges that hinder essential service delivery.
THE Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani, has criticised public officials responsible for the procurement process for government infrastructure contracts, revealing that the prices charged to government for construction and installation work are often five times higher than those offered to private-sector clients and individuals.
“Apparently, there are two systems of pricing in Namibia – one for the private sector, which is cost-effective, and one for government, which is almost four times the price that I pay as an individual,” she said.
Zaamwani made the remarks in Swakopmund during Africa Public Service Day 2026, where she spoke on behalf of the Prime Minister, Dr Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare.
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