insert_link Business / EconomicsNamPost 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. today1 October, 2025
Business / EconomicsFinance Ministry Explores Innovative Approaches to Social Welfare The Ministry of Finance is exploring new ways to support vulnerable households beyond traditional cash grants, Finance Executive Director Dr. Michael Humavindu has revealed. The social welfare program currently supports pensioners, children, foster families, people with disabilities, and poorer households through grants, including a $690 per month conditional basic income grant. However, a recent reclassification by the World Bank showed that the poverty rate has risen from 18% to 22% […] today28 August, 2025
insert_link South AfricaBOSA in S.A says Budget Delay Shows Chaos in Unity Government Build One South Africa says the postponement of Finance minister Enoch Godongwana’s budget speech on Wednesday, demonstrated the chaos within the government of national unity. The budget was postponed for the first time since 1994 after cabinet members pushed back against a proposed two-percent value-added-tax hike. BOSA’s spokesperson, Roger Solomons, says the government has put the economy in jeopardy and transparency and clarity are now needed: Meanwhile, the unprecedented […] today20 February, 2025
insert_link South AfricaS.A Finance Minister Accuses Cabinet of Leaking VAT Hike Plans S.A Finance minister Enoch Godongwana has accused some cabinet ministers of leaking plans for a VAT increase to the media. In a media briefing, Godongwana said the government of national unity will work towards an agreement before the budget is presented on 12 March: today20 February, 2025
insert_link Dr. Sam NujomaMaamberua Urges Reflection on Vision 2030 to Honour Nujoma Former Swanu president and MP Usutuaije Maamberua has called on Namibians to revisit Vision 2030 as a tribute to the late Sam Nujoma. Speaking to NewsOnOne's Envaalde Mathues, Maamberua, who served as finance ministry permanent secretary for over seven years under Nujoma, emphasized the importance of reflecting on the vision that guided the nation's development. Catch last night's full bulletin on oneafrica.tv. And weeknights at 7, you can watch on […] today18 February, 2025
