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

Pension Fund

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Background

Namibia

MPs Debate Pension Fund Reforms

Lawmakers are actively reviewing proposed amendments to the Members of Parliament and Other Office Bearers Pension Fund. The discussion is focusing on enhancing financial security for public office holders and ensuring sustainability. Some MPs are arguing for increased contributions, while others are raising concerns about fiscal responsibility. The reforms aim to balance long-term benefits with economic realities. A final decision is set to be made after further consultations.

today6 March, 2025 50

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Namibia

GIPF urges pensioners and beneficiaries to complete biometric verification

The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has issued a reminder to all pensioners, children, and spousal beneficiaries to complete their Biometric Verification (proof of life) for the period ending 30 June 2025. Beneficiaries can visit their nearest GIPF office or use the GIPF mobile verification app to ensure uninterrupted benefit payments. Biometric verification is a crucial process that ensures pension payments are made to the rightful recipients. GIPF GM: Marketing […]

today6 March, 2025 31

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Opinion Pieces

Understanding Preservation Funds

    A preservation fund is a savings vehicle into which you can transfer your retirement savings, from a retirement fund (pension or provident fund), with the aim of preserving funds for your financial well-being in retirement.  This vehicle is primarily used when people resign or change jobs, which then becomes a tax-free transfer from your existing retirement fund into a preservation fund of your choice. Preservation can either be […]

today22 July, 2024 13

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Africa

South Africans uncertain about two-pot retirement system

The two-pot retirement system comes into effect on 1 September 2024 in South Africa. It allows people to withdraw a portion of their retirement funds before reaching retirement age. The rest will be preserved to sustain them post-retirement. However, many South Africans remain concerned as to how it will work and its impact. We asked Local Pension Fund Expert Arthur Kröhnert for his opinion on the matter.

today23 April, 2024 63