insert_link Namibia GIPF assures members homes are safe under pension-backed housing scheme Photo contributed The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has reassured its members that they will not lose their homes if they are unable to fully repay loans under its new pension-backed housing finance scheme. The assurance follows concerns that the initiative could expose retirees to the risk of property repossession. GIPF chief executive Martin Inkumbi says the structure of the scheme is designed to protect members’ primary residences while remaining […] today20 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia GIPF Housing Scheme Beneficiaries Raise Control Concerns Some beneficiaries of the Government Institutions Pension Fund’s Pension-Backed Home Loan Scheme say their retirement savings are effectively managed by third-party administrators. Speaking to reporter Ludorf Iyambo, civil servant Haundjondjo Moses said members are compelled to access their own funds through intermediaries instead of receiving direct financing from GIPF. today15 January, 2026
insert_link Business / Economics GIPF commits over N$2 billion to sustainable investments Blueberries (Photo: Mashare Agri Group via Facebook) The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has reaffirmed its commitment to driving inclusive growth through sustainable investments. Speaking at the AFI Global Policy Forum in Swakopmund, GIPF Chairperson Penda Ithindi highlighted the Fund’s support for projects including Mashare Berries, the Omburu Solar Plant, and green bonds. In addition, GIPF has committed more than N$2.1 billion to infrastructure projects that advance Namibia’s energy transition […] today16 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia Home Loans Only, Says GIPF on Pension Scheme The Government Institutions Pension Fund has clarified that its Pension-Backed Home Loan Scheme is strictly intended to help members buy or build houses. The Pension Funds Act limits pension access to housing purposes only, ruling out business ventures or personal spending, According to CEO Martin Inkumbi: today15 July, 2025
insert_link Oshiwambo O Pension-backed home Loan Scheme oya nuninwa ashike omalalakano gomagumbo-GIPF Oshiketha shoopenzela dhaanilonga yepangelo-GIPF- osheendulula kutya osheetwapo sho Pension-backed home Loan Scheme osha nuninwa omalalakano gomagumbo,na itayi longithwa momalalakano galwe gopaumwene nenge gopaipindi. Hertha Ekandjo go NewsOnOne okwa lopota kutya eyeleko olyeya sho oshigwana tashi pula ngele iilyo otayi vulu oku longitha omukuli okugu longitha moohango,okutameka oongeshefa ,nenge oku pungula miiyetwapo yilwe. Omunambelewa kuluntu go GIPF Martin Inkumbi okwa dhenge omuthindo kutya o scheme oya ngambekwa paveta oku yambidhidha […] today14 July, 2025
insert_link Namibia Trade union to engage Prime Minister over pension-backed home loan scheme Windhoek, 9 July 2025 – The Trade Union Congress of Namibia (TUCNA) has expressed serious concerns about the Government Institutions Pension Fund’s (GIPF) newly launched Pension-Backed Home Loan Scheme, scheduled to be rolled out via two intermediaries—Capital Housing Scheme and Kuleni Financial Services. TUCNA Secretary-General Mahongora Kavihuha warns that this restrictive approach could concentrate wealth in a few hands and deprive workers of full benefits. Last month, GIPF confirmed the scheme […] today9 July, 2025
insert_link Uncategorized GIPF to launch pension-backed home loan scheme following government approval The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) is preparing to implement its long-awaited Pension-Backed Home Loan Scheme (PBHLS), following approval from the Ministry of Finance. Under the initiative, active GIPF members will be able to use a portion of their pension savings as collateral to access home loans, a significant step toward improving affordable housing access for civil servants. Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah announced the scheme's formal endorsement in […] today1 July, 2025
insert_link Namibia Pension-backed housing scheme targets civil servants The government has approved a Pension-Backed Home Loan scheme allowing civil servants to use a portion of their pension savings as collateral for affordable housing loans, Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah announced in Parliament yesterday. Under amendments to the Pension Funds Act 24 of 1956, members of the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) may access loans to purchase residential property or land, construct or renovate homes, settle existing mortgages, or improve […] today26 June, 2025
insert_link Oshiwambo Epangelo ola shiivifa la dimina etulomoilonga lo vanailonga vakale hava kufako oshipambu sho penjela yavo Epangelo ola shiivifa la dimina etulomoilonga lo mulandu upe oo ta ukapitika ovanailonga ve pangelo va dule oku kala hava pewako ko shipambu shavo sho imaliwa yo pendjela opo shi va pitike oku futa omikuli davo oko vedi pula ngenge va dopa oku shunako. Oo eli ominsiter yeembongo oshoyo eungaungo lo mayakulo oshikuvila sho vanhu va pumbwa omayambidido Ericah Shafudah, edi okwe di koleka pefimbo lo shipopiwa shaye meumbo lo […] today26 June, 2025
