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Namibia's retirement fund assets reach N$301.9 billion despite increased benefit payouts
via The Namibian4 min read
Namibia's retirement fund industry experienced continued growth in the first quarter of 2026, with total assets climbing to N$301.9 billion. This increase, a 0.1% rise from the previous quarter and 14.9% year-on-year, occurred despite retirement funds paying out more in benefits than they received in contributions. The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority Namfisa attributed this growth to the favorable performance of various investment assets. The Government Institutions Pension Fund GIPF remains the largest, managing 69.4% of the industry's total assets, followed by the Benchmark Retirement Fund 4.3% and the Retirement Fund for Local Authorities and Utilities Services in Namibia 3.1%. Together, these three funds control 76.9% of the industry's investments. Retirement funds maintained compliance with local investment regulations, with domestic assets accounting for 49.3% of total investments, exceeding the 45% minimum legal requirement. The industry's funding level stood at 101%, indicating sufficient assets to cover obligations. Total benefits and transfers increased significantly, with pension payments reaching N$2.6 billion and withdrawals due to resignations and dismissals rising to N$1.4 billion. Although contributions fell short of benefit payments by N$430.8 million, this shortfall was offset by N$2 billion in net investment income generated during the quarter.
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