Retirement Funds Institute of Namibia

29/10/2026

What happens to your personal details and salary info when you join a pension fund, and who actually owns that data? 🔒

In our latest post, we look at how your data is managed, who protects it, and your rights as a member.
👉 Read the blog post here: https://www.rfin.com.na/post/pension-fund-data-ownership-fima-namibia

As pension administration shifts to digital, we explore who legally controls member information under FIMA and NAMFISA standards—and who carries the ultimate risk.

28/10/2026

Save the date for the RFIN Annual General Meeting! 📅

The Board of Directors is pleased to announce that our rescheduled Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Thursday, 25 November 2026.

Event Details:
Date: Thursday, 25 November 2026
Venue: Avani Hotel, Windhoek
Time: 14:30 to 17:00

Formal notices, agenda packs and proxy forms will be sent directly to your Principal Officer or fund representative.

For any questions or to confirm your attendance, please contact our secretariat at [email protected].

16/10/2026

Highlights from our FIMA Operational Training Session held on Tuesday, 13 October 2026! 📸✨

Following exceptional demand from previous intakes, this technical workshop moved past legal theory to provide practical workflows for death benefit claims, internal rule alignment, and administrator risk controls.

We extend our sincere gratitude to all the Principal Officers, Trustees, and Administrators who joined us to strengthen governance and compliance standards across the retirement industry.

Visit our website to see more photos and highlights from the session!

Missed out on this intake? For registration details and enquiries regarding our upcoming training dates, please contact our team directly at [email protected].

05/10/2026

Professional Development for the FIMA Era
Following the launch of the RFIN | Batseta professional
development initiative, we invite you to watch the
official video highlighting the partnership and
opportunities
available to Namibia’s retirement-fund sector.

With FIMA placing greater emphasis on governance,
competency and accountability,
strong technical competence is increasingly important
for Trustees and Principal Officers in effectively
fulfilling their fiduciary responsibilities and protecting
members’ retirement savings.

The initiative offers NQF Level 5&7, Occupational
Certificates, CPD and RPL opportunities, as well as
specialised programmes in areas such as ESG and
Cyber Security.

Whether newly appointed or experienced, these
programmes provide an opportunity to strengthen your
expertise and enhance boardroom oversight in the
evolving FIMA environment.

Watch the full video to learn more and explore the
programmes available and secure your place today.

Registration information and programme details are
now available through RFIN.
🔗 https://www.rfin.com.na/batsetatrainingprograms

02/10/2026

Strengthening Pension Fund
Governance in the FIMA Era

The advent of FIMA has brought a stronger focus on the governance, competency and accountability of retirement-fund trustees and other key persons.

As the regulatory framework evolves, continued professional development is
increasingly important to ensure that those entrusted with members’
retirement savings are equipped to understand and discharge their fiduciary
responsibilities effectively.

Through its strategic partnership with Batseta, RFIN is supporting the
development of professional capacity within Namibia’s retirement-fund sector
through structured and recognised earning pathways.

This is not simply about qualifications. It is about strengthening governance,
building institutional capacity and supporting better stewardship of members’ retirement savings.

Follow RFIN’s page for further information on the RFIN | Batseta professional development initiative and upcoming opportunities for Trustees and Principal Officers.

Soon, you’ll be able to explore accredited course tracks, view qualification details, and register your board directly online.

Hit the FOLLOW button on our profile today so you’re first in line when registrations open!

23/09/2026

RFIN | FIMA Trustee and Principal Officer training held on 15 September 2026

We are excited to share a glance into our recent FIMA technical training session held on 15 September!

We are happy to partner with EBL Consulting and extend our thanks to renowned pensions and regulatory expert Sophia Amoo-Chimunda for once again delivering an exceptional, practical workshop. Participants engaged deeply in mastering FIMA governance principles, claim processing, operational risk management and alignment of fund rules to the legislation.

Thank you to all the Trustees, Principal Officers, and Administrators who joined us to strengthen governance standards across Namibia!

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Our October FIMA training session is officially FULLY BOOKED!

If you missed out and would like to inquire about upcoming session dates or register your interest for future intakes, please contact our offices directly:

📩 Email: [email protected]

👇 Visit our website to view the complete photo gallery from the 15 September session:

🔗 www.rfin.com.na/education-training/fima-training-september

18/09/2026

RFIN | FIMA Trustee and Principal Officer Training 📸✨
Our latest FIMA technical workshop, facilitated by Sophia Amoo-Chimunda on 15 September, generated strong engagement and positive feedback from participants.

Through practical exercises and real-world scenarios, trustees and pension fund administrators strengthened their understanding of their obligations under FIMA, with a focus on operational compliance, benefit claim processing and risk management.. 🙏

Our sincere appreciation to Sophia Amoo-Chimunda for her expert facilitation, and to all participants for their enthusiastic engagement and commitment to advancing governance excellence in Namibia.

📌 BOOK YOUR SPOT: Additional workshops are scheduled for October and November. Contact the RFIN office to secure your spot!

10/09/2026

LEADERSHIP ARTICLE
We’re proud to share our newest thought‑leadership piece:

“When Retirement Funds Meet Technology, Who Owns the Risk?”
The article highlights how technology presents significant opportunities for Namibia’s retirement fund industry — improving efficiency, accessibility, and administration. But it also creates new dependencies and raises important questions about risk ownership.

🔗 Read the full article here: LEADERSHIP ARTICLE
We’re proud to share our newest thought‑leadership piece: https://www.rfin.com.na/post/retirement-fund-technology-risk-fima-namibia

Latest news and articles about the retirement industry in Namibia as well as updates on events and ongoing efforts by the Retirement Funds Institute of Namibia

07/09/2026

Can a Namibian worker reach old age with dignity while employers can still afford to employ? 🇳🇦

In a recent opinion piece published in The Namibian, RFIN Director Vincent Shimutwikeni delves into the architecture of a National Pension Fund (NPF) that truly serves our nation.

Rather than viewing a state scheme and private occupational funds as competitors, Vincent highlights how both can reinforce each other—providing a basic social safety floor for informal and low-income workers while allowing existing funds to deliver supplementary retirement savings.

At RFIN, we believe the ultimate test of any pension model is simple: universal protection, prudent actuarial design, and unmistakably Namibian choices.

👇 Read the full opinion piece online at The Namibian:

07/09/2026

Can a Namibian worker reach old age with dignity while employers can still afford to employ? 🇳🇦

In a recent opinion piece published in The Namibian, RFIN Director Vincent Shimutwikeni delves into the architecture of a National Pension Fund (NPF) that truly serves our nation.

Rather than viewing a state scheme and private occupational funds as competitors, Vincent highlights how both can reinforce each other—providing a basic social safety floor for informal and low-income workers while allowing existing funds to deliver supplementary retirement savings.

At RFIN, we believe the ultimate test of any pension model is simple: universal protection, prudent actuarial design, and unmistakably Namibian choices.

👇 Read the full opinion piece online at The Namibian:
🔗 https://www.namibian.com.na/a-national-pension-fund-that-works-for-namibia/