October 2025 - Page 112 of 112

NamPost Pilots Social Grant Payments.

NamPost will start piloting social grant payments on 9 October at Okahandja and Omitara post offices, with mobile payouts at Groot Aub and Otjimbingwe. The test run comes ahead of a nationwide rollout from 13 October, following the finance ministry’s decision to appoint NamPost as the official grant payment provider, says NamPost’s Corporate Communications Officer: Joseph Teofelus.

1 October, 2025

Business / Economics

Local Vehicle Sales Dip in August.

Domestic Vehicle sales fell 3.7% in August to 1,261 units but remain 26.7% higher than last year. Dealerships dominate with 93% of year-to-date sales, while rental companies mainly support mid-to-premium brands, says Simonis Storm economist Almandro Jansen.

1 October, 2025