Also known as: SSC · Social Security Commission of Namibia
Social Security Commission — Namibian organization managing social benefits, facing governance and compensation concerns in 2026.
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Windhoek Observer
Social Security Commission invested more than N$5 million in scholarships and vocational training opportunities
“The Social Security Commission invested more than N$5 million in scholarships and vocational training opportunities, while local authorities and other stakeholders continued to provide internship placements to graduates seeking workplace experience.”
YOUNG OBSERVER | Oshana produces over 3,000 graduates …as young people call for more jobs and business opportunitiesWindhoek Observer
Social Security Commission introduced digital tools to improve service delivery and accountability
“Speaking at the 114th International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland on Monday, Immanuel offered an example of how the Social Security Commission had recently introduced digital tools to improve service delivery and accountability.”
‘AI should serve workers, not replace them’ – ImmanuelNamibian Sun
Social Security Commission had its CEO search abruptly suspended due to salary concerns
“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 mismatchThe Namibian
Social Security Commission requested procurement exemption under Section 4(2) of Public Procurement Act, 2015
“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 wallThe Namibian
Social Security Commission conducts technical assessments and calculations for employee compensation
“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 dutyThe Namibian
Social Security Commission have made meaningful progress in digitising processes
“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 SuffersNew Era
Social Security Commission of Namibia sponsored N$20 million for the dialysis centre at Keetmanshoop District Hospital
“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 centreNew Era
Social Security Commission funded nine Level 3 Certificate in Clothing Production students
“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 protestThe Namibian
Social Security Commission donated equipment for welding and boiler-making workshop
“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 techniciansAccording to an Agricultural Employers' Association 2026 survey, 59 of 62 identified generational farm workers (about 95%) already have retirement homes away from the farms where they work. The survey also found that 11% of employees covered by responses have a pension or savings plan for retirement.
1 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
According to an Agricultural Employers' Association 2026 survey, 59 of 62 identified generational farm workers (about 95%) already have retirement homes away from the farms where they work. The survey also found that 11% of employees covered by responses have a pension or savings plan for retirement.
1 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi has proposed that every driving instructor in Namibia be tested on driving competence, teaching ability, defensive driving knowledge, and psychometric assessment before being allowed to continue teaching, regardless of years of experience.
29 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Windhoek High Court has rejected a special plea by the City of Windhoek seeking to dismiss a worker's claim for N$4 million in damages for injuries allegedly sustained while employed as an artisan mechanic. The former employee, who worked in the council's emergency section for over 10 years, claims the injuries—including a cracked shoulder, abdominal hernia, and degenerative osteoarthritis—resulted from CoW's negligence in failing to provide a safe working environment.
27 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia is considering how to build retirement security through a National Pension Fund, with Part VII of the Social Security Act 34 of 1994 never operationalised despite the legal foundation existing. The proposed model is an earnings-related, defined-benefit social-insurance scheme targeting formal-sector workers compulsorily and informal and self-employed workers initially.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The government has established a National Technical Committee on Institutionalisation of the Informal Economy to design inclusive legal frameworks and budget for social protection and financial inclusion for the informal sector, which accounts for about 57% of Namibian employment according to informal economy advocates.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Businesses and workers face potential financial pressure over compulsory contributions under a planned national pension fund. Employers warn that the contributions could squeeze struggling small businesses and reduce take-home pay for low-income employees, with concerns that adding another statutory obligation could discourage hiring.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Social Security Commission will increase the contribution ceiling for its Maternity Leave, Sick Leave and Death Benefit Fund from 1 September 2026, raising the maximum monthly employee contribution from N$99 to N$112.50. The ceiling will rise progressively over four financial years to reach N$16,000 by 1 March 2029.
16 August 2026 · Informanté →
Acting prosecutor general Martha Imalwa has secured a property preservation order freezing N$3.5 million in bank accounts belonging to Burundian national Asani Niyonzima, 26, following his January arrest on cocaine charges in Klein Windhoek. Imalwa alleges the funds are linked to drug dealing, money laundering, and tax evasion, citing a sudden influx of cash exceeding N$3.5 million between 2023 and early 2026, though Niyonzima claims the money came from legitimate business activities.
13 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Social Security Commission has deferred the planned increase to the Maternity Leave, Sick Leave and Death Benefit Fund contribution ceiling from 1 March 2026 to 1 September 2026, due to delays in publishing requisite amendments in the Government Gazette. The increase will be phased in gradually over four financial years through 2029, with the maximum basic salary subject to contributions rising to N$16,000 by the 2028/2029 financial year.
7 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Sources tell the Windhoek Observer that cleaners at the Social Security Commission earn approximately N$18,000 monthly, more than teachers on a cost-to-company basis, revealing a skewed remuneration structure as new leadership prepares salary reforms.
4 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi visited the Tsandi–Onesi–Epalela Road Project in Omusati Region to assess progress on the 48-kilometre upgrade from gravel to bitumen standard, expected to be completed in 2028. He expressed satisfaction with progress while warning contractors to meet deadlines, maintain quality standards, and comply with labour regulations.
23 July 2026 · Informanté →
Oshana region produced 3,010 graduates during the 2025/26 financial year from tertiary and vocational institutions including UNAM, IUM, and Welwitschia Health Training Centre. Young people in the region are calling for more jobs and business opportunities following this milestone in skills development.
26 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Justice Minister Fillemon Wise Immanuel told the International Labour Conference in Geneva that artificial intelligence can support decent work without job losses if governments prioritize retraining over retrenchment. He cited Namibia's Social Security Commission, which introduced digital tools affecting 65 positions but retrained rather than laid off workers.
9 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →