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

Social Security Commission

Also known as: SSC · Social Security Commission of Namibia

Organization providing compensation to injured civil servants, funding technical and tertiary student training, and financing healthcare infrastructure including dialysis centres.

Society

SSC funds technical training for marginalised Namibian youth

The News

The Social Security Commission is sponsoring 15 trainees from disadvantaged backgrounds at the Ngato Institute of Science and Technology in Rundu to complete a two-year Occupational Health and Safety programme, covering tuition, accommodation, uniforms and living expenses. The initiative, supported by government and private entities, is helping young Namibians from informal settlements and rural areas access tertiary qualifications they might otherwise be unable to afford.

17 April 2026 · New Era →

Friday 17 April

  1. SSC funds technical training for marginalised Namibian youth

    The Social Security Commission is sponsoring 15 trainees from disadvantaged backgrounds at the Ngato Institute of Science and Technology in Rundu to complete a two-year Occupational Health and Safety programme, covering tuition, accommodation, uniforms and living expenses. The initiative, supported by government and private entities, is helping young Namibians from informal settlements and rural areas access tertiary qualifications they might otherwise be unable to afford.

    17 April 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 14 April

  1. Itula criticises government's investment and employment claims

    Independent Patriots for Change president Panduleni Itula responded to the President's State of the Nation Address, arguing that Namibia's laws deter private sector investment and that the 250,000 jobs cited lack clarity on employment conditions. He also disputed the government's corruption record, noting the Transparency International score has declined despite the President's rhetoric on treating corruption as treason.

    14 April 2026 · New Era →

Friday 10 April

  1. LPM boycotts presidential address, citing recycled promises

    The Landless People's Movement boycotted President Nandi-Ndaitwah's State of the Nation Address, calling it political theatre that masks poor governance; the presidency responded that dialogue is essential in a democracy and that such absences represent a missed opportunity to raise concerns.

    10 April 2026 · New Era →

  2. President clarifies 500,000 jobs will come from private sector growth

    President Nandi-Ndaitwah clarified that the government's promise to create 500,000 jobs by 2030 will be achieved through economic growth and private sector expansion rather than direct government hiring, but opposition leaders and labour experts criticized the pace of progress, with expert Herbert Jauch noting that only around 5,000 jobs have been created and that 100,000 jobs annually are needed to meet the target.

    10 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 2 April

  1. Government pays N$4.9m to 258 injured civil servants

    The government has paid N$4.9 million to 258 civil servants who sustained injuries or contracted occupational diseases during the 2025/26 financial year, with compensation including medical expenses and pensions under the Employee Compensation Act, 1941. Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare disclosed this while tabling the labour budget of N$231 million for 2026/27.

    2 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 26 March

  1. Slow regulatory systems hinder Namibia's entrepreneurship and job creation

    Namibia has strong policies and youth development programmes, but slow implementation and bureaucratic delays undermine entrepreneurship and economic growth. The author argues for digitisation, clearer timelines, and faster regulatory processes—not deregulation—to match the pace of modern business and unlock economic opportunity.

    26 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 20 March

  1. Keetmanshoop opens first state dialysis centre

    Keetmanshoop District Hospital has inaugurated a state-of-the-art dialysis facility funded by the Social Security Commission, reducing the need for patients to travel to Windhoek for renal care. Health Minister Luvindao said the centre marks a milestone in advancing accessible healthcare and is part of plans to establish a national kidney transplant service.

    20 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 18 March

  1. SSC manager alleges CEO Mungunda interfered in procurement processes

    A Social Security Commission manager has formally requested an internal audit investigation into whether CEO Milka Mungunda improperly influenced procurement processes linked to the planned National Pension Fund and National Medical Benefit Fund. The investigation is expected to determine whether procurement procedures and governance rules were followed during preparations for implementing the two national funds.

    18 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 17 March

  1. Keetmanshoop hospital opens state renal dialysis centre

    The Ministry of Health and Social Services has inaugurated a state renal dialysis centre at Keetmanshoop State Hospital in the ǁKaras Region, the first such facility in southern Namibia, allowing kidney failure patients in the region to access life-saving treatment without travelling to other regions. The facility is part of broader efforts to decentralise specialised healthcare services and expand access to medical care outside the capital.

    17 March 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 5 March

  1. SSC-funded Lingua students protest inadequate allowances, poor conditions

    Nine students receiving N$2,400 monthly bursaries from the Social Security Commission to study at Lingua College say the allowance is insufficient, with N$2,000 going to hostel fees and leaving only N$400 for food and personal expenses. The students report inadequate meals and poor living conditions, threatening to organize a peaceful protest if the college and SSC do not address their concerns.

    5 March 2026 · New Era →

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