# Namibian Defence Ministry budget overspending > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/namibian-defence-ministry-budget-overspending > Updated: 2026-10-15T12:58:08.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. An Auditor-General report revealed that Namibia’s Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs overspent its approved budget by N$252.9 million during the 2024/25 financial year, spending N$7.14 billion against an authorized N$6.88 billion. The overspending was primarily attributed to a 5% salary adjustment implemented in April 2024. Within the department, the Namibian Army recorded the highest overspend at N$114.97 million, followed by the Navy, Air Force, training division, and Special Forces. The report also flagged a N$4 million payment to the Agrotour Development Initiative Project (ADIP) that lacked documented Cabinet or Treasury approval. While the ministry received an unqualified audit opinion, the situation has drawn significant political criticism. Opposition leaders have challenged the government’s financial oversight, with IPC shadow finance minister Michael Mwashindange suggesting that ministries may use provisions within the State Finance Act to bypass parliamentary scrutiny. Additionally, PDM secretary general Manuel Ngaringombe has called for the release of the August 26 audit report to address concerns regarding budget compliance and accountability. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-15: Namibian Defence Ministry faces scrutiny over N$252.9 million budget overspend Namibian opposition parties are questioning government financial controls after the defence ministry overspent its 2024/25 budget by N$252.9 million due to salary adjustments. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/namibian-defence-ministry-faces-scrutiny-over-n2529-million-budget-overspend ### 2026-10-13: Namibian Defence Ministry overspends budget by N$252.9 million Namibia’s defence ministry overspent its 2024/25 budget by N$252.9 million, primarily due to a 5% salary adjustment, prompting political scrutiny over financial controls. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/namibian-defence-ministry-overspends-budget-by-n2529-million --- Cite as: Namibian Defence Ministry budget overspending. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/namibian-defence-ministry-budget-overspending