Government Gazette

Also known as: Government Gazette No. 8975

2023-01-212026-10-12

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August 2026
16 AugInformanté
Government Gazette specifies contribution rates and amounts effective from increased ceiling
Source
“According to Government Gazette No. 8975, employees earning a basic wage of N$500 per month will continue to contribute N$4.50.”
SSC to raise contribution ceiling from September
7 AugWindhoek Observer
Government Gazette was delayed in publication of requisite amendments causing contribution increase delay
Source
“The adjustment, which was initially scheduled to take effect earlier this year, was delayed due to a holdup in the publication of the requisite amendments in the Government Gazette.”
Social Security Commission defers contribution increase to September
May 2026
28 MayThe Namibian
Government Gazette of 24 April published proposed increases to regulatory levies and licensing fees for both telecommunication and broadcasting companies
Source
“This comes after the authority published proposed increases to regulatory levies and licensing fees for both telecommunication and broadcasting companies in the Government Gazette of 24 April.”
Cran defends controversial fee hike for broadcasters
March 2026
23 MarThe Namibian
Government Gazette published notice on 17 March
Source
“The ministry's spokesperson, Romeo Muyunda, in a statement says the declaration follows a notice published in the Government Gazette on 17 March, and is a precautionary measure to safeguard Namibia's FMD-free status and protect access to international export markets.”
FMD control area established in ||Kharas
January 2025
20 JanThe Namibian
Government Gazette published the new Marriage Act on 30 December
Source
“Mbumba signed the new law on 2 October last year, and it was published in the Government Gazette on 30 December.”
New marriage law excluding same-sex unions reflects Namibian culture, tradition – president's spokesperson
January 2023
21 JanThe Namibian
Government Gazette confirmed the law on 28 December 2022
Source
“The law was confirmed in the Government Gazette of 28 December 2022.”
Bravo, Mr President!

Society

SSC considering age-55 benefit claims, not forced retirement

The News

The Social Security Commission says allowing members to claim benefits from age 55 would not force earlier retirement, as the change concerns only the age for claiming benefits, not employer-set retirement ages. The proposal, currently under review and not yet approved, would lower the qualifying age for the MSD Fund benefit from 60 to 55 and requires actuarial assessment and government approval.

11 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Yesterday

SSC considering age-55 benefit claims, not forced retirement
The Social Security Commission says allowing members to claim benefits from age 55 would not force earlier retirement, as the change concerns only the age for claiming benefits, not employer-set retirement ages. The proposal, currently under review and not yet approved, would lower the qualifying age for the MSD Fund benefit from 60 to 55 and requires actuarial assessment and government approval.
11 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 29 September

Government prepares FMD support plan, consults on meat exports
Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani told the National Assembly that the government is developing a plan to support farmers affected by Foot-and-Mouth Disease restrictions, while consulting with international trading partners over meat shipments and new zoning measures. Opposition PDM leader McHenry Venaani questioned reports of a N$400 million meat shipment being returned from Europe and called for fuller National Assembly briefing on FMD developments.
29 September 2026 · Informanté →
Government preparing FMD support plan; meat exports under review
Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani told Parliament that the government is developing a plan to support farmers affected by Foot-and-Mouth Disease restrictions while consulting with international trading partners over meat shipments and zoning measures. PDM leader McHenry Venaani questioned reports of a meat shipment worth about N$400 million being returned from Europe and called for Parliament to be briefed on the FMD outbreak.
29 September 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 11 September

Six ex-MPs sue for N$9.4m in lost salaries after 2020 exclusion
Six former Members of Parliament have sued the Popular Democratic Movement, National Assembly and Electoral Commission of Namibia, claiming N$1.5 million each in lost salaries, allowances and other benefits after they were allegedly unlawfully excluded from Parliament in 2020. The group, known as PDM6, argues they were duly nominated and elected to the National Assembly but were subsequently removed.
11 September 2026 · New Era →

Sunday 16 August

SSC raises maternity, sick, death benefit contribution ceiling
The Social Security Commission will increase the contribution ceiling for its Maternity Leave, Sick Leave and Death Benefit Fund from 1 September 2026, raising the maximum monthly employee contribution from N$99 to N$112.50. The ceiling will rise progressively over four financial years to reach N$16,000 by 1 March 2029.
16 August 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 7 August

Social Security Commission delays contribution increase to September
The Social Security Commission has deferred the planned increase to the Maternity Leave, Sick Leave and Death Benefit Fund contribution ceiling from 1 March 2026 to 1 September 2026, due to delays in publishing requisite amendments in the Government Gazette. The increase will be phased in gradually over four financial years through 2029, with the maximum basic salary subject to contributions rising to N$16,000 by the 2028/2029 financial year.
7 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 22 July

Namibia Air to launch domestic, regional and international services
Five years after Air Namibia's collapse, Namibia Air has filed aviation licence applications to operate passenger and cargo services domestically, regionally and internationally, with the government aiming to launch the fully operational joint airline with Botswana by the end of 2026 and Ethiopian Airlines as the strategic operating partner.
22 July 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 28 May

Cran defends fixed regulatory fee rates for broadcasters
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia says its proposed regulatory levy increases consider challenges faced by broadcasters. The new system replaces progressive rates with fixed rates: telecommunications companies at 2.25% of annual revenue and broadcasters at 1.2%, designed to ensure fairness across licensees within each sector.
28 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 22 May

Neu Progress farm falls outside agricultural land law scope
The Ministry of Agriculture has clarified that farm Neu Progress in the Khomas region lies within expanded Windhoek local authority boundaries established in 2011, meaning the Agricultural (Commercial) Land Reform Act of 1995 does not apply to it, and provisions including the government's right of first refusal and ministerial consent for foreign ownership are not applicable.
22 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 6 May

FIMA and Namfisa Act operational from May 2026
Namfisa CEO Kenneth Matomola announced that the Financial Institutions and Markets Act (FIMA) and the Namfisa Act came into operation on 1 May 2026 to modernise regulation of the non-banking financial sector. Matomola stated that existing pension commutation rules remain unchanged and that pension preservation regulations are on hold pending further review.
6 May 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 5 May

Financial Institutions and Markets Act comes into force
Namibia's Financial Institutions and Markets Act (FIMA) and NAMFISA Act became operational on 1 May 2026, consolidating previously fragmented laws into a single regulatory framework governing non-banking financial institutions, insurance, retirement funds, medical aid funds, and financial markets. NAMFISA said the implementation marks a transition from legislation to active enforcement, with focus on strengthening consumer protection and financial stability.
5 May 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 10 April

Cabinet prohibits mining at Kunene village of Okoutjete
Namibia's Cabinet has withdrawn the Okoutjete area in Kunene region from prospecting and mining activities and directed police to patrol and monitor the site to deter illegal mining. The decision reserves the Okoutjete gold occurrence from mining operations under the Minerals Act, subject to consultation with the Environment Ministry.
10 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 26 March

Cran rejects Starlink licence application citing ownership and compliance failures
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia rejected Starlink's application for an operating licence after the company failed three of six required criteria, including local ownership requirements (51% local stake), regulatory compliance, and legal standards. Cran found that Starlink is entirely foreign-owned, had previously operated without a valid licence, and ignored compliance concerns raised by the authority.
26 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 23 March

Ministry establishes FMD control zone in ||Kharas region
The Ministry of Agriculture has established a foot-and-mouth disease control area in the ||Kharas region as a precautionary measure to prevent disease spread from neighbouring countries and safeguard Namibia's FMD-free status and international export market access. The declaration does not indicate an outbreak in Namibia.
23 March 2026 · The Namibian →