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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The Namibian
NamPost held regional stakeholder engagement on national social grant payment administration
“Singambwe made the remarks during NamPost's regional stakeholder engagement on the implementation of the national social grant payment administration at Nkurenkuru on Friday.”
Kavango West CRO calls for easier pension and social grant payoutsNew Era
NamPost has worked with YDM
“Since then, YDM has worked with organisations such as WWF, Nampost and the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia, among many others.”
Shagandjwa stitching success while studyingThe Namibian
NamPost says its new digital grant accounts are designed to encourage saving among beneficiaries while maintaining access to social grant payments
“The Namibia Post Limited (NamPost) says its new digital grant accounts are designed to encourage saving among beneficiaries while maintaining access to social grant payments across the country.”
Grant recipients urged to save as NamPost expands payout systemNew Era
Namibia Post Limited (NamPost) has paid 72% of all eligible cash grant beneficiaries for February 2026
“Namibia Post Limited (NamPost) has paid 72% of all eligible cash grant beneficiaries for the February 2026 payment cycle.”
NamPost pays 72% of February cash grantsNew Era
NamPost charges monthly account maintenance fee of N$22.10
“"A comparison of banking service charges reveals notable differences across institutions. NMP (NamPost) stands out as the only bank charging a monthly account maintenance fee of N$22.10, while all other banks provide this service at no cost," BoN stated.”
Central bank breaks down banking fees …detailing free swiping, free debit orders and free transfersNew Era
NamPost states social grant beneficiaries accessed payments outside approved schedule in January, causing long queues and congestion
“NamPost states social grant beneficiaries accessed payments outside the approved schedule this January, causing long queues at several post offices.”
Beneficiaries put pressure on NamPostInformanté
NamPost said long queues during January were due to beneficiaries accessing payments outside approved schedule
“NAMPOST has said that long queues experienced during the social grant payment period of January were due to beneficiaries accessing payments outside the approved schedule and that it would introduce stricter controls to restore order.”
Government and Nampost move to restore order in social grants paymentsInformanté
NamPost will deploy additional mobile payment teams at selected larger branches
“He added that NamPost will also deploy additional mobile payment teams at selected larger branches to assist with payouts and ease congestion.”
Government and Nampost move to restore order in social grants paymentsNew Era
NamPost announced payment schedule for social cash grants for January 2026
“The NamPost has announced the payment schedule for the collection of social cash grants for January 2026, providing clarity to beneficiaries across the country ahead of the new year.”
NamPost announces social grant payments for JanuaryNew Era
NamPost reaffirmed its commitment to timely and reliable distribution of grants in collaboration with government
“NamPost reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the timely and reliable distribution of grants in collaboration with relevant government ministries, the statement added.”
NamPost announces social grant payments for JanuaryNamPost 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.
13 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.
13 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 →