Savings and education plans in Namibia

Bonlife savings and education plans help you save a fixed amount every month, with a target growth of 8% a year (not guaranteed). The Savings Plan splits every premium into a Long-Term Bucket and a Short-Term Pocket for emergencies. The Study Plan saves for a child’s education and pays out at 21, or earlier for tertiary study. Both start from N$115 a month, have no waiting period, and missed payments never cancel the policy.

Who are these plans for?

Households that want saving discipline and emergency access.

Parents and guardians saving for a child's education.

Anyone who wants their money to grow, with no waiting period.

Start saving from N$115 a month.

Compare our savings and education plans

Savings Plan

Ages 18-65
N$ 115
00 From, per month
  • Long-Term Bucket plus Short-Term Pocket
  • Save for 5, 10 or 15 years

Study Plan

For a child aged 0-18
N$ 115
00 From, per month
  • Pays out at 21 or for tertiary study
  • Death and disablement benefits

Five plans on both

N$115, N$165, N$215, N$265 or N$515 a month, including a N$15 administration fee.

Savings Plan split

On Plan 1 (N$115), N$70 goes into the Long-Term Bucket and N$30 into the Short-Term Pocket.

Study Plan

On Plan 1 (N$115), N$100 goes into savings for your child.

Long-Term Bucket

Invested for growth, with a target of 8% a year, and locked until the end of your chosen term of 5, 10 or 15 years.

Short-Term Pocket

An emergency cushion you can draw on once a year, from the first policy anniversary. Each withdrawal costs N$50.

At the end of the term

Both pockets are paid out to you.

Pays out at 21

The savings are paid out on your child’s 21st birthday.

Early study payout

If your child is accepted into a registered tertiary institution before 21, the money can be paid out early.

Death and disablement

If you or your child passes away, or you become permanently disabled, the full savings balance is paid out.

Savings Plan, Plan 1 (N$115 a month)

About N$7,347 after 5 years, N$18,294 after 10 years and N$34,603 after 15 years.

Study Plan, Plan 1, saving for 18 years

About N$48,008. On Plan 5 (N$515 a month), about N$240,043.

Please note

These figures use the 8% target growth rate. They are illustrations, not guarantees.

Fees

A N$50 joining fee once-off, a N$15 monthly administration fee (included in the premium) and a 0.25% bid-offer spread on each monthly investment.

Cancelling early

30% of the investment balance if you cancel before the plan matures.

Missed payments

Never cancel the policy. Your balance stays invested.

No loans

You cannot borrow against these plans.

Optional Premium Waiver

Keeps the savings goal on track if you pass away or become permanently disabled. It has a 12-month waiting period.

No waiting period

Your savings start working from day one.

Missed payments never cancel

Your balance stays invested. Start paying again any time.

8% target growth

A target, not a guarantee.

Top up any time

Add extra money whenever you like.

Change your plan any time

Move up or down a plan from the next month.

Death and disablement benefits

The full balance is paid out if the worst happens.

Frequently asked questions

The Bonlife Study Plan lets a parent or guardian save from N$115 a month for a child aged 0-18. It pays out at 21, or earlier when the child is accepted into a registered tertiary institution.

Both the Savings Plan and the Study Plan start from N$115 a month, with five plans up to N$515 a month. The premium includes a N$15 administration fee.

The plans target growth of 8% a year, which is not guaranteed. On Plan 1, the Savings Plan could grow to about N$34,603 after 15 years.

Yes. You can withdraw from the Short-Term Pocket once a year, from the first policy anniversary. Each withdrawal costs N$50.

On your child’s 21st birthday, or earlier if they are accepted into a registered tertiary institution.

Missed payments never cancel the policy. Your balance stays invested and you can start paying again at any time.

A 30% penalty on the investment balance applies if you cancel before the plan matures.

No. There is no waiting period on the savings. The optional Premium Waiver has a 12-month waiting period.

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