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Social Security Commission

Also known as: SSC · Social Security Commission of Namibia

Social Security Commission — state organization providing occupational disability compensation, funding technical training for youth, and supporting healthcare infrastructure in Namibia.

2023-06-042026-06-08
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What’s been said

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  1. May 2026

  2. Namibian Sun

    Social Security Commission had its CEO search abruptly suspended due to salary concerns

    Source

    “The hunt for the next chief executive of the Social Security Commission (SSC) has been abruptly suspended after Cabinet raised alarm over what it views as inflated executive salari...”

    SSC CEO hunt frozen over salary, member benefit mismatch

  3. The Namibian

    Social Security Commission requested procurement exemption under Section 4(2) of Public Procurement Act, 2015

    Source

    “The SSC requested an exemption in a letter dated 17 February under Section 4(2) of the Public Procurement Act, 2015 for the procurement, implementation and operationalisation of systems for the National Pension Fund (NPF), National Medical Benefit Fund (NMBF) and the Public Servants Medical Aid Scheme (Psemas).”

    SSC’s N$43.8m tender exemption hits a wall
  4. April 2026

  5. The Namibian

    Social Security Commission conducts technical assessments and calculations for employee compensation

    Source

    “Technical assessments and calculations are conducted by the Social Security Commission, while payments are effected by the ministry.”

    N$4.9m paid to 258 Govt employees injured on duty
  6. March 2026

  7. The Namibian

    Social Security Commission have made meaningful progress in digitising processes

    Source

    “Institutions such as the Business and Intellectual Property Authority, the Namibia Revenue Agency and the Social Security Commission have made meaningful progress in digitising their processes.”

    When Policy Moves Slowly, Innovation Suffers

  8. New Era

    Social Security Commission of Namibia sponsored N$20 million for the dialysis centre at Keetmanshoop District Hospital

    Source

    “The state-of-the-art facility, constructed at a cost of N$5 million from the N$20 million sponsored by the Social Security Commission of Namibia, will soon be supplied with more medical equipment to become operational soonest.”

    Keetmans gets dialysis centre

  9. New Era

    Social Security Commission funded nine Level 3 Certificate in Clothing Production students

    Source

    “Nine students receiving fully-funded bursaries from the Social Security Commission (SSC) to study a Level 3 Certificate in Clothing Production at the International Training College Lingua have raised concerns regarding insufficient monthly allowances and hostel living conditions.”

    SCC-funded Lingua students cry foul …  threaten protest
  10. September 2025

  11. The Namibian

    Social Security Commission donated equipment for welding and boiler-making workshop

    Source

    “Apart from the M+Z donation, the Social Security Commission has also donated equipment for the welding and boiler-making workshop.”

    Advanced automotive technology needs new motor technicians
Business

Nust security tender challenged over false employee claims

The News

PIS Security Services has filed a review application at the High Court challenging a N$40 million three-year security contract awarded to Novo Security Services CC in October 2025, alleging that eight active Namibian police officers were falsely presented as employees and managers of Novo in its bid.

Why it matters

A High Court review of a N$40 million security tender alleges that a contractor falsely presented active police officers as employees, raising accountability questions.

20 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Nust security tender challenged over false employee claims

    PIS Security Services has filed a review application at the High Court challenging a N$40 million three-year security contract awarded to Novo Security Services CC in October 2025, alleging that eight active Namibian police officers were falsely presented as employees and managers of Novo in its bid.

    20 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 18 May

  1. SSC CEO recruitment suspended over salary concerns

    The search for a new Social Security Commission chief executive has been halted after Cabinet raised concerns about what it views as inflated executive salaries relative to member benefits.

    18 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Thursday 7 May

  1. MTC appeals for more corporate internship support in Namibia

    Mobile Telecommunications Limited is calling on companies and institutions to create more internship opportunities for young Namibians through the Namibia National Internship Programme, which was launched in 2019 to help graduates enter the job market. MTC contributes N$2 million annually to the programme, which placed 332 interns in 2025 across more than 40 fields.

    7 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Finance ministry rejects SSC procurement exemption request

    The Ministry of Finance has rejected the Social Security Commission's request for a procurement exemption to fast-track a N$43.8-million fund management system project. Finance minister Ericah Shafudah said the SSC did not sufficiently justify why the entire Public Procurement Act should be set aside, and noted that the law already provides procurement options such as restricted bidding for specialized services.

    6 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. PSC retains 16 officials over 60 amid youth joblessness row

    The Public Service Commission retained 16 officials over the age of 60 due to their specialised skills, citing legal provisions for critical expertise gaps, but the decision has drawn sharp criticism from the opposition over potential political patronage and youth unemployment.

    28 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 27 April

  1. Ministry responds to unpaid wage claims at Omhalanga Mills

    The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations said it is handling one formal case of unpaid wages at Omhalanga Mills, with a hearing set for 29 April 2026, while several other employees have sought advice but not filed formal complaints. Workers claim they have not been paid for seven months.

    27 April 2026 · Informanté →

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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