By Kapumburu Shikuva
WINDHOEK, August 01 — The hundreds of millions that NAMPOST was expected to return to the treasury last financial year are unaccounted for, Leading Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah who recenly announced in parliament that social grants in Namibia will be managed by NAMPOST , starting in October, to appoint a task force to address this issue as a matter of urgency.
Currently, social media in Namibia is buzzing with discussions about corruption, with many expressing doubts regarding NAMPOST’s ability to provide effective and efficient services.
Concerns are growing due to the existing long queues and instances of clients, particularly senior citizens, losing money without their knowledge.
This has raised questions about whether NAMPOST can truly take over from the current service provider, Epupa, especially given that they operate only in urban areas, making it challenging to manage rural regions within the limited time available.
The funds that have gone missing, according to an anonymous message circulating online, are related to social grant payments previously processed through NAMPOST for the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare.
These funds have neither been refunded nor reconciled, as reported by internal sources familiar with the situation. This is an unfolding story, and Namibia Daily News will continue to investigate and provide updates.
