Construction workers’ pension fund accepting higher contributions
After applying for Rule Amendments by the Registrar of Pension Funds under the auspices of...
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The Namibia Building Workers Pension Fund (NBWPF) is a defined contribution, non-commercial fund that operates as an approved umbrella pension fund for the Namibian construction industry. It was established with effect from 1 May 1990 through a Collective Agreement between the Construction Industry Federation of Namibia (CIF) and Metal and Allied Namibian Workers Union (MANWU) with the objective to provide retirement and other such related benefits to its members.
The Fund is administered by appointed Trustees made up of equal representatives of employees and employers in the sector. The Board of Trustees consist of six (6) persons and 1 alternate from each side, who shall hold office for a period of at most three years and will be eligible for re-election subject to a maximum of two terms. The Board of Trustees shall be led by the Chairperson who will have been appointed by Board of Trustees of the Fund.
According to the Fund rules, the Normal Retirement Age of your Fund is 60 years but you may voluntarily go on early retirement as from 55 years.
Read moreIf you leave your employment before normal retirement age, your Fund Credit/Fund Value will be paid out to you.
Read moreIn case of total and permanent disability, after a 6-month period, members receive a lump sum benefit of up to N$50,000, equivalent to the benefit for death on the day of disability.
Read moreIf a Member dies while in service, then a lump sum benefit, N$ 50,000.00 will be paid with the fund credit within 12 months. It is the duty of Trustees to distribute the death claims.
Read moreA funeral benefit of N$20,000 is payable within 48 working hours to the immediate family, as per the Rules.
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