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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

GIPF

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Business / Economics

24 July 2024 Morning Biz News: Financial Brief: Key Updates on Pension Schemes, Currency Movements, and Commodities

GIPF’s Pension-Backed Housing Loan Scheme Gathers Momentum The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) is poised to enhance its financial offerings with an innovative pension-backed housing loan scheme. This initiative will be facilitated through GIPF’s subsidiary, Kuleni Financial Services, and housing loan fund manager, First Capital Treasury Solutions. The Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for the scheme is currently under review by the Office of the Prime Minister, as reported by The […]

todayJuly 24, 2024 24

Namibia

GIPF Holds Millions in Unclaimed Benefits And Urges Members to Claim Funds

The Government Institutions Pension Fund has revealed that it currently possesses "millions" in unclaimed benefits intended for members who have departed from the fund and no longer hold employment. GIPF reports that around 176 members still need to collect their benefits, which are categorized as "unclaimed" under the fund's regulations. Edwin Tjiramba- GIPF's spokesperson.  

todayJune 19, 2024 35

Local

Unclaimed benefits for 176 GIPF members: an urgent call to action

        The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) provides various benefits to its members, such as Normal Retirement, Early Retirement, Resignation (also applicable to dismissals), Retrenchment, Disability benefit, Ill-Health Retirement, Death, and Funeral benefits. These benefits are due when a member is no longer employed and exits the Fund. Currently the GIPF holds millions in what is referred to as unclaimed benefits. Every staff member of a participating […]

todayJune 18, 2024 17

Local

GIPF hosts pre-retirement workshop for Windhoek based members

      The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) is hosting a three-day pre-retirement workshop for its Windhoek based members. The workshop is taking place from 14 to 16 May 2024 at the Namibian Institute of Public Administration and Management (NIPAM). GIPF members may attend the workshop on one of the three days between 08h00 and 16h00. The targeted member engagement provides an opportunity for all GIPF members aged between […]

todayMay 15, 2024 12

Namibia

Government Institutions Pension Fund increases pension and disability income benefits

The Government Institutions Pension Fund announced pension and disability income benefits increases. The Board of Trustees took this decision after a thorough actuarial due diligence process and in consideration of various factors such as the inflation rate, cost of living, reasonable benefit expectations of its active annuitants, affordability on the part of the Fund and the average annual return over the last five years, as well as the current and […]

todayApril 29, 2024 40

Business / Economics

12 April 2024 Morning Biz News: GIPF’s ESG Investments, WeBuyCars IPO, Oil Price Surge, and Currency & Commodity Updates

GIPF Ventures into ESG Investments: The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) is diversifying its investment portfolio by exploring opportunities in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) sectors. With a focus on sustainable development, GIPF aims to collaborate with fund managers whose policies align with ESG principles. Targeting initiatives like SDG Namibia One and green climate fund managers, GIPF emphasizes its commitment to responsible investing. WeBuyCars Makes Splash on JSE: South African […]

todayApril 12, 2024 20

Local

GIPF hosts responsible investment symposium.

    The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) is hosting a Responsible Investment Symposium (RIS) on 11 and 12 April 2024 in Windhoek. This unique event is dedicated to challenging thinking, broadening horizons, and engaging in honest debate about the relevance and practical impacts of the Responsible Investment and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) landscape and the Fund’s shared mandates. Leading partners, policymakers, investors, and expert specialists discuss pertinent issues […]

todayApril 11, 2024 18

Local

GIPF embarks on regional stakeholder engagement forums

The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) undertook a Regional Stakeholder Engagement Forum to enhance member education initiatives. The targeted member engagement platform provided information on topical Fund related issues such as an overview of the Fund’s rules and procedures, admissions to the Fund, benefit statement enquiries, GIPF complaints handing processes, income tax and pension and financial literacy. The forum hosted on 6 March 2024 at the Blue Whale Hotel in […]

todayMarch 8, 2024 18

Business / Economics

Executives divided on 4-day work week trial

Namibia is set to launch a pilot program for a 4-day work week, starting in April 2024, for a six-month trial period. Globally, talks around the four-day workweek were first reignited by the COVID-19 pandemic, with workers and employers rethinking the importance of workplace flexibility and benefits. Executive Chairperson of the Ohlthaver & List Group, Sven Thieme does not agree with a 4-day work week. However, Government Institutions Pension Fund's […]

todayFebruary 20, 2024 48

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