Also known as: Namibia Post Limited · NMP · NamPost SmartCards
NamPost — postal and financial services entity handling social grant disbursement nationwide, advancing digital transformation since taking over the programme in October 2025.
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Informanté
NamPost appointed Rivan Meyer as Executive: Financial Services, effective 1 June 2026
“NAMPOST has appointed seasoned banking executive Mr Rivan Meyer as its new Executive: Financial Services, effective 1 June 2026, in a move aimed at strengthening its financial services offering and accelerating digital transformation.”
Rivan Meyer appointed to lead NamPost financial servicesThe Namibian
NamPost administers social grant payment programme following takeover by Ministry of Finance
“The clerks are part of the social grant payment programme now administered by NamPost following its takeover by the Ministry of Finance.”
Disgruntled NamPost clerks claim inconsistent pay and unfair labour practices over social grant paymentsThe Namibian
NamPost clerks have accused the national postal operator of unfair labour practices
“Nampost clerks have accused the national postal operator of unfair labour practices, citing inconsistent remuneration, unclear employment terms and high-risk conditions during social grant disbursements.”
Disgruntled NamPost clerks claim inconsistent pay and unfair labour practices over social grant paymentsInformanté
NamPost has intensified collaboration with regional leaders to improve the distribution of National Social Cash Grants
“NAMIBIA Post Limited (NamPost) has intensified its collaboration with regional leaders to improve the distribution of National Social Cash Grants, following engagement sessions held across several regions to address service delivery challenges and enhance efficiency.”
NamPost strengthens ties with regional leaders to improve grant distributionInformanté
NamPost took over the grant payment programme on 1 October 2025
“Since taking over the grant payment programme on 1 October 2025, NamPost has focused on ensuring that payments are delivered in an efficient, orderly, and dignified manner.”
NamPost strengthens ties with regional leaders to improve grant distributionThe Namibian
NamPost closed down due to numerous incidents of burglary
“"The only banking institution we had, NamPost, closed down due to numerous incidents of burglary," he says.”
Bukalo still waiting for development 36 years laterInformanté
NamPost declared an N$8 million dividend to the Government of Namibia
“NAMPOST has reported progress in strengthening operations, expanding access to services and advancing digital transformation during its Annual General Meeting (AGM), while also declaring an N$8 million dividend to the Government of Namibia.”
NamPost reports growth, digital progress at AGMInformanté
NamPost reported progress under its digital transformation programme Project Sky
“NamPost highlighted progress under its digital transformation programme, "Project Sky," launched in 2023 to modernise operations.”
NamPost reports growth, digital progress at AGMThe Namibian
NamPost manages social grant funds that allegedly went missing between 2009 and 2018
“This follows reports that N$65 million in social grant funds handled by NamPost allegedly went missing or were not refunded to the state between 2009 and 2018.”
Shafudah clarifies missing N$65m at NamPostNew Era
NamPost held regional stakeholder engagement on social grant payment administration
“Singambwe made the remarks during Nampost's regional stakeholder engagement on the implementation of the national social grant payment administration in Nkurenkuru on Friday.”
Singambwe proposes social grant fixesNamPost 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.
12 hours ago · Informanté →
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.
12 hours ago · 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 →
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 →
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 →
Namibia Post Limited has completed payment to 72% of eligible cash grant beneficiaries for February 2026 and finished its in-branch payment programme for the cycle. All NamPost branches remain open until 24 February to assist beneficiaries who have not yet collected payments, while mobile payment teams continue daily operations.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
Naomi Fisch, accused of drug trafficking and money laundering, was granted N$10,000 bail by Rehoboth Magistrate Wilka Amalwa on Wednesday, despite the State presenting a strong case against her. She must surrender her passport, remain in the Rehoboth District, and avoid interfering with witnesses or investigations.
13 February 2026 · New Era →
Five people accused of drug trafficking and money laundering, including Naomi Fisch and Steve Schneiders, have been served with a preservation order freezing their bank accounts and other assets. The State alleges that unexplained funds totalling over N$150,000 found in their accounts are proceeds of drug-dealing activities.
2 February 2026 · New Era →
The Bank of Namibia released its December Banking Fees and Charges Comparison Report, revealing significant differences in how banks charge for basic services such as card payments, debit orders, ATM withdrawals, and transfers. FNB Namibia offers free card payments for all customers, while Bank BIC provides free debit orders and transfers, and most banks exempt pensioners from monthly account fees.
15 January 2026 · New Era →
Social grant beneficiaries accessed payments outside their scheduled dates in January, causing overcrowding and long queues at post offices. NamPost and the Ministry of Finance will now enforce stricter compliance with payment schedules and deploy additional mobile payment teams to manage congestion.
15 January 2026 · New Era →
Nampost has blamed long January queues on beneficiaries accessing payments outside their scheduled dates and will introduce stricter controls limiting in-branch payments to assigned categories on specific days, with additional mobile teams deployed to ease congestion.
15 January 2026 · Informanté →
NamPost has announced the collection schedule for January 2026 social cash grants, with different payment dates for SmartCard recipients (6–8 January), Old Age and Disability Grant beneficiaries (12–14 January), Child Cash Grant recipients (15–17 January), and Basic Income Cash Grant recipients (19–20 January).
12 January 2026 · New Era →