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Activist Rinaani Musutua has taken aim at Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi, accusing the government of continuously making empty promises while failing to tackle Namibia’s deepening poverty crisis. Musutua argues that the only viable solution is the implementation of a Universal Basic Income Grant, which she believes would provide meaningful financial relief to struggling citizens.
Musutua Blasts Shiimi Over Poverty Crisis, Demands Universal Grant Leonard Witbeen
In the interim, Ben Schernick, Director of the Nutrition Alliance of Namibia, has voiced concerns over the government’s social protection strategy, arguing that targeted grants are ineffective and poorly managed:
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Written by: Leonard Witbeen
basic income advocacy Ben Schernick Economic Inequality Economic justice empty promises financial relief futuremedianews Government Accountability Government Policy IIPUMBU SHIIMI Namibia poverty Namibian Economy Nutrition Alliance of Namibia poverty alleviation rinaani musutua social protection social welfare targeted grants Universal Basic Income Grant welfare reform
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