Also known as: Namibia Post Limited · NMP · NamPost SmartCards
NamPost — Namibian postal and financial services operator managing social grant payments, operating 148 service points nationwide.
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The Namibian
NamPost confirmed beneficiaries qualifying for multiple grants are now able to receive all payments in single transaction
“"NamPost has confirmed that beneficiaries qualifying for multiple grants are now able to receive all payments in a single transaction on their designated payout date," the minister said.”
Social grant beneficiaries to receive multiple grants in one paymentThe Namibian
NamPost administers social cash-grant payments in collaboration with the government
“He says the ministry's recently published information places responsibility for beneficiary verification, payment reinstatements, pay-point changes and social-assistance information systems within its structures, while NamPost administers social cash-grant payments in collaboration with the government.”
NamPost grant system faces scrutiny, elderly left strandedThe Namibian
NamPost provides banking services alongside postal operations
“Roughly one in 10 older Namibians now holds a personal loan with NamPost, the national postal service operator which also provides banking services, borrowed against their old age grant to cover these kinds of medical and household emergencies.”
Older Namibians Go into Debt to Make Ends MeetNamibian Sun
NamPost has opened 12 additional service points in past 10 months
“NamPost has opened 12 additional service points in the past 10 months, expanding its national footprint to 148 points as the postal operator strengthens its capacity to administer ...”
NamPost expands reach with 12 new branchesNew Era
NamPost expanded its footprint in Kavango West with the official opening of Nkurenkuru Post Office and ICT equipment handover to CLDCs and libraries
“NamPost has expanded its footprint in Kavango West with the official opening of its Nkurenkuru Post Office and the handover of ICT equipment to Community Learning Development Centres (CLDC) and libraries in the region.”
NamPost spreads wings in Kavango WestNew Era
NamPost opened 12 additional service points, bringing total nationwide to 148
“The Nkurenkuru branch is one of 12 additional service points opened by NamPost, bringing the institution's total number of service points nationwide to 148.”
NamPost spreads wings in Kavango WestThe Namibian
NamPost opened the Nkurenkuru Post Office on Friday
“NamPost on Friday opened the Nkurenkuru Post Office and handed over Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment to two community centres in Kavango West, to help expand access to financial and digital services for rural residents.”
Nkurenkuru Post Office opens, NamPostdonates ICT gear to communityThe Namibian
NamPost handed over ICT equipment to two community centres in Kavango West
“NamPost on Friday opened the Nkurenkuru Post Office and handed over Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment to two community centres in Kavango West, to help expand access to financial and digital services for rural residents.”
Nkurenkuru Post Office opens, NamPostdonates ICT gear to communityInformanté
NamPost participated in Namibian delegation for ICT cooperation signing
“The Namibian delegation included the Executive Director of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, as well as senior officials from the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN), MTC, Telecom Namibia and NamPost.”
Namibia, Botswana strengthen digital cooperation through ICT agreementWindhoek Observer
NamPost saw windfall of N$407 million on balance sheet in 2025 financial year
“NamPost saw a windfall of N$407 million on its balance sheet in the 2025 financial year following the dismantling of Namibia Post and Telecom Holdings (NPTH), which had been NamPost's 100% shareholder since its establishment, resulted in a change in ownership and reporting structures.”
New ownership structure strengthens NamPost’s balance sheetThe auditor general found that N$43.83 million in social grant payments were processed for 3,922 beneficiaries confirmed as deceased during the 2024/25 financial year, with payments continuing for over two months after their deaths. The audit also identified 3,350 duplicate child grant records and N$28.79 million in duplicate payments to 2,778 beneficiaries.
15 October 2026 · New Era →
The auditor general found that N$43.83 million in social grant payments were processed for 3,922 beneficiaries confirmed as deceased during the 2024/25 financial year, with payments continuing for over two months after their deaths. The audit also identified 3,350 duplicate child grant records and N$28.79 million in duplicate payments to 2,778 beneficiaries.
15 October 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's education ministry has identified learning outcome gaps and skills mismatches as key challenges in its new five-year strategic plan, pledging to address youth unemployment through a National Human Resources Development Strategy and better workforce preparation.
13 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Bank Windhoek is seeking to seize a N$2-million Mercedes-Benz owned by Victor Malima's company Eco Trading CC, which owes the bank N$2.9 million. Malima, a fugitive wanted for his role in the Namcor corruption scandal, allegedly fled to Angola in July and has defaulted on payments since August.
8 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah announced that beneficiaries qualifying for more than one social grant can now receive all their payments in a single transaction on their designated payout date, eliminating the need for multiple collection trips. The change, confirmed by NamPost, aims to reduce transportation costs and financial burden on beneficiaries.
27 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare has reinstated 10,066 of 15,785 social grant beneficiaries onto the government payment system following a verification exercise that temporarily removed thousands from the payroll. The beneficiaries were affected when their details could not be matched with the National Population Registry System.
10 September 2026 · New Era →
Retired MP Elifas Dingara has called on the government and NamPost to address failures in the social-grant payment system, citing reports that elderly beneficiaries have travelled long distances only to find their names missing from payment rosters, and warning that rural and remote elderly people lack transport and internet access to resolve the issue.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Research shows older Namibians are falling into debt traps when emergency costs like ambulance fees are added to municipal accounts, with roughly one in ten taking personal loans from NamPost against their old age grants. A N$13,000 loan from NamPost can cost nearly N$25,000 to repay over five years, locking recipients of subsistence grants into long-term debt.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Daniel Kashima, a former insurance broker, testified in Oshakati Magistrate's Court on Tuesday during his bail application on a fraud charge involving N$2.2 million. Kashima denied allegations that he stole money belonging to Andalberd Shilongo from Momentum Metropolitan, claiming he was expecting a legitimate business transaction payment from Shilongo on the day of his arrest.
27 August 2026 · The Namibian →
NamPost has opened 12 additional service points in the past 10 months, expanding its national footprint to 148 points.
27 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Daniel Kashima, accused of involvement in the theft of N$2.2 million from an insurance savings policy, told a bail hearing that his two children were expelled from a private school in Oshakati in June after he could not pay accumulated fees of N$14,100 while in custody since May. He said the children have since been enrolled at another private school in Okahao, which has granted a three-month grace period now nearing its end.
25 August 2026 · The Namibian →
NamPost officially opened its Nkurenkuru Post Office in Kavango West, one of 12 additional service points that brings the institution's total service points nationwide to 148. The postal operator also donated computers, printers and mobile internet subscriptions valued at N$250,000 to community learning centres and libraries in the region.
25 August 2026 · New Era →
NamPost opened a post office in Nkurenkuru and donated Information and Communication Technology equipment to two community centres in Kavango West to expand access to financial and digital services for rural residents. Minister Emma Theofelus said the move aligns with government's commitment to financial inclusion and the goal of leaving no one behind, noting that financial inclusion rose from 78% in 2017 to 86% in 2025, though rural areas lag at 79.3% compared to 91.7% in urban areas.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia and Botswana have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen digital partnership, focusing on digital transformation, cybersecurity, connectivity, and emerging technologies. The agreement, signed by the countries' respective ICT ministers, establishes a framework for collaboration in ICT infrastructure, innovation, digital skills development, and cybersecurity.
10 August 2026 · Informanté →
Following the dismantling of Namibia Post and Telecom Holdings, NamPost became directly owned by the Government of Namibia and received a N$407 million windfall from 53 properties donated by its former parent company. NamPost reported a 30% increase in profit before tax to N$76 million for the 2025 financial year, supported by growth in financial services and courier operations.
28 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A NamPost employee allegedly helped open a fraudulent bank account using forged identity documents, facilitating the theft of over N$2.2 million from a Momentum Metropolitan savings policy. Sackaria Moongo and two co-accused are facing charges of fraud, forgery and theft following their arrest in May.
27 July 2026 · The Namibian →
MTC recorded profits of N$1.45 billion in the 2025 financial year, reinforcing its status as Namibia's most profitable public enterprise in the 2026 IJG Public Enterprise Governance Ranking. Other state-owned enterprises including NamPort, NamPower, and NamibRe showed mixed financial performance, with NamPort emerging as a strong turnaround performer with profits rising to N$864.5 million.
14 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) scored 20 out of 20 in IJG Securities' 2026 Public Enterprise Governance Ranking, which assessed public enterprises over five years on annual report publication, profitability, fiscal transfer reliance, and CEO stability. NamPort, Agribank, and NamibRe placed second with 19 points each, while NamPower and NamWater tied for fifth with 18 points.
14 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Omuthiya constituency regional councillor Erastus Nekomba has warned against the neglect and exploitation of elderly people after household visits uncovered pensioners living in dire conditions, including an 80-year-old woman whose family members are alleged to be misusing her pension grant.
9 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Most pensioners in Hardap region whose grants were frozen during a verification exercise can expect their funds in the July payment cycle, with eligible beneficiaries receiving full back-pay once final approval is granted. The freeze affected more than 400 beneficiaries in the region due to data mismatches between the ministry's records and the National Population Register.
25 June 2026 · The Namibian →
NamPost has appointed banking executive Rivan Meyer as its Executive: Financial Services, effective 1 June 2026, to strengthen its financial services offering and accelerate digital transformation. Meyer brings more than 20 years of banking sector experience, including senior roles at FNB Namibia and Nedbank Namibia.
7 June 2026 · Informanté →
Over 15,000 Namibian pensioners have had their old-age grants suspended after missing a mandatory government verification process in October. Many pensioners say they were not adequately informed of the callout and are now struggling to meet basic needs.
7 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Two senior TransNamib Holdings executives suspended in February over allegations of property mismanagement and statutory breaches returned to work on Tuesday following a directive from the works and transport minister. Their disciplinary hearing is continuing.
27 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
NamPost clerks handling social grant disbursements claim inconsistent remuneration ranging from N$4,000 to N$7,000 monthly, unclear employment terms, long hours including weekends, and high-risk conditions with little oversight. NamPost's acting CEO says employees were engaged on 4 February and disputes disclosure of confidential employment matters, but affirms commitment to good labour relations.
20 April 2026 · The Namibian →
NamPost has intensified collaboration with regional leaders across seven regions to improve the distribution of National Social Cash Grants, following engagement sessions focused on addressing service delivery challenges and enhancing efficiency since taking over the programme on 1 October 2025.
22 March 2026 · Informanté →
Residents of Bukalo village in Zambezi region say few meaningful development goals have been achieved since independence, with limited government infrastructure beyond schools, clinics, and roads. Local leaders cite inadequate government funding, lack of security services deterring investors, and mismanagement during the transition to village council status as major obstacles to progress.
20 March 2026 · The Namibian →
NamPost reported progress in strengthening operations and advancing digital transformation at its AGM, declaring an N$8 million dividend to the government. The entity highlighted initiatives under its "Project Sky" digital programme, including digital money transfers and ATM rollouts, while expanding financial services access through its 148 nationwide service points.
18 March 2026 · Informanté →
Minister Ericah Shafudah clarified that N$65 million in social grant funds allegedly missing from NamPost between 2009 and 2018 never went missing, but was unclaimed payments held pending reconciliation between NamPost and the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare. After reconciliation, the funds amounted to N$93 million and were deposited into a statutory fund, with N$58 million remaining unclaimed as of October 2025.
11 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Matheus Singambwe, Kavango West Regional Council Chief Regional Officer, has called for reforms to the pension and social grant payment system, including allowing beneficiaries to collect multiple grants in a single visit to reduce repeated trips and transport costs. Nampost says beneficiaries who qualify for multiple grants will soon be able to receive all payments at once, and work is underway to introduce a government-backed digital social grant account with zero fees to give beneficiaries greater flexibility.
9 March 2026 · New Era →
Kavango West Regional Council chief regional officer Matheus Singambwe has called for reforms to pension and social grant payment systems to allow beneficiaries to collect multiple grants in a single visit, reducing transport costs and inconvenience. NamPost spokesperson says qualifying beneficiaries will soon receive all payments at once at the counter, with work underway to introduce a government-backed digital social grant account with zero fees to improve access and budgeting flexibility.
9 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah announced that Namibia's Instant Payment Solution (IPS), a collaborative effort by the Ministry of Finance, Bank of Namibia, and payment service providers, will launch in the third quarter of 2025. The system will enable government to pay social grants and other benefits directly into beneficiaries' bank accounts or e-wallets within seconds, replacing cash payouts through NamPost and reducing travel costs and long queues, especially for elderly and rural citizens.
2 March 2026 · New Era →