GIPF open through festive season

By Business Reporter
THE Government Institu­tions Pension Fund has an­nounced that its offices will be open throughout the holiday season with the exception of pub­lic holidays.
“We believe that increased stakeholders’ engagement has a positive impact on service de­livery, as we continuously aim to achieve excellence in helping our members. In this regard, it is busi­ness as usual at GIPF this holi­day. “We urge all our members especially the GIPF non-active members who receive monthly income from the fund, (this in­cludes children, retired members, disabled and spouses of deceased members) to come verify and en­rol themselves. We are aware that everyone is busy this time of the year but it is critical to ensure you visit our offices before you go on holiday to avoid the suspension of your monthly income. “It is important that our members and beneficiaries understand the rules of the fund and how they are ap­plied; we therefore encourage all GIPF members to visit our offices countrywide and be briefed on their rights and responsibilities and to find out what benefits they are entitled to. Members seeking for specific updates related to their benefits are encouraged to bring their identity documents as well as their latest payslips,” manager: marketing services, Amos Kam­bonde said.
The fund also encouraged guardians of children who receive benefits from GIPF to bring their children to enrol at any of their of­fices before schools and tertiary institutions resume in the New Year. “We further wish to remind our members about the verifica­tion dates and why is it important to verify. It is important to get en­rolled or get verified within the allocated time frame to guarantee your monthly income, if you do not verify yourself; your income will be suspended. The verifica­tion of all annuitants can be done three times a year (Nov-Feb, March-June, and July-October).
“Lastly we would like to thank each and every member that vis­ited our offices and attended our events during the year. We rely on the same support next year for the betterment of our fami­lies and Namibia. GIPF wishes all stakeholders a happy Christmas and prosperous 2017,” Kambonde added.

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