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Friday, 24 April 2026
A daily Namibian brief · Est. 2026
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Organization

NamPost

Also known as: Namibia Post Limited · NMP · NamPost SmartCards · national postal operator

State-owned postal and financial services entity handling social grant disbursements; undergoing digital transformation and managing payment distribution challenges.

Society

NamPost clerks allege inconsistent pay, unfair labour practices

The News

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 →

Monday 20 April

  1. NamPost clerks allege inconsistent pay, unfair labour practices

    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 →

Sunday 22 March

  1. NamPost strengthens regional ties for grant distribution efficiency

    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 →

Friday 20 March

  1. Bukalo village frustrated by slow development 36 years post-independence

    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 →

Wednesday 18 March

  1. NamPost reports growth and digital transformation progress

    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 →

Wednesday 11 March

  1. Finance minister clarifies N$65m NamPost social grant funds

    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 →

Monday 9 March

  1. Kavango official proposes reforms to social grant payment system

    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 →

  2. Kavango West calls for easier pension and grant collection process

    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 →

Monday 2 March

  1. Namibia launches instant payment system for government benefits

    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 →

Wednesday 25 February

  1. Young entrepreneur builds design firm while studying

    Michael Shagandjwa founded YDM (YASHE DIGITAL MEDIA CC) in 2019, expanding from a clothing brand into a media and design company offering fashion design, branding, printing and journalism services to corporate clients including WWF and Nampost. While balancing studies and business, he has also created employment for three young people and emphasizes the importance of time management and perseverance in entrepreneurship.

    25 February 2026 · New Era →

  2. NamPost launches digital accounts to encourage grant recipient savings

    NamPost says its new digital grant accounts are designed to encourage saving among beneficiaries while maintaining nationwide access to social grant payments. The initiative aims to integrate unbanked grant recipients into Namibia's formal financial system through digital accounts that allow them to withdraw, transfer, or save their payments rather than withdrawing the full amount at once.

    25 February 2026 · The Namibian →

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