Windhoek: Namibia Post Limited (NamPost) will begin its pilot Social Cash Grant Payment programme on Thursday, 09 October at selected post offices and mobile sites ahead of a nationwide rollout scheduled for 13 October 2025.

According to Namibia Press Agency, NamPost Corporate Communications Officer, Joseph Teofelus, stated that the pilot phase will be conducted at the Okahandja and Otjiwarongo post offices. Mobile payouts will take place at Groot Aub and Otjimbingwe, with the initiative testing operational readiness before full-scale implementation.

Teofelus outlined NamPost’s structured in-branch payment schedule, which has Old Age grants set for 13-15 October, Child and Disability grants for 16-18 October, and the Conditional Basic Income Grant for 20-21 October. He explained that beneficiaries who miss their scheduled dates may collect their grants from 23-29 October at any NamPost branch and those receiving multiple grants can collect all during their first visit.

‘Mobile payments will begin on 13 October, with updates shared via radio, community notice boards, and NamPost’s social media platforms,’ said Teofelus. He further noted that re-registration will now occur in October, instead of December as previously announced, with beneficiaries required to present a national ID or passport and their current grant card during the process, which will be conducted at both mobile pay points and post offices.

Teofelus advised representatives of beneficiaries who are bedridden to notify NamPost and or local councillor offices in advance for them to make special arrangements. ‘NamPost is committed to ensuring safe, dignified, and convenient access to grants during the transition,’ said the statement.