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 Interview Transcripts Interview: Business Expert Josef Sheehama Backs Pension Access to Ease Government worker Debt Business expert Josef Sheehama has highlighted the urgent need for government employees to access their pension funds to settle mounting debt, citing the pressures of the current economic climate and rising financial distress among public servants. Speaking in an interview, Sheehama noted that excessive debt has been linked to mental health challenges and, in some cases, even suicides. Sheehama expressed support for government initiatives such as the pension-backed home loan scheme, […] today13 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia Head of State Calls for Renewed Public Service Commitment Head of state Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged public servants to recommit to professionalism and national development. As Envaalde Matheus reports for NewsOnOne, she warned that betraying public trust is unacceptable amid growing socio-economic challenges : today21 July, 2025
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 PM’s Office Issues Directive on Public Servants Running in Elections From the Office of the Prime Minister, secretary George Simataa has issued a directive for public servants running in elections to comply with the Public Service Act of 1995 and the Electoral Amendment Act of 2024. The circular states that candidates must take leave during the election period and will be deemed to have resigned if elected. It also directs ministries and agencies to recover any overpayments from staff, either […] today17 January, 2025
