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Namibia

BIG Coalition’s Rinaani Musutua Criticizes PDM for Lack of Support on Universal Basic Income Grant

In an interview, Rinaani Musutua expressed doubts about the Popular Democratic Movement contributing to solving Namibia's current hunger crisis. The Basic Income Grant Coalition representative criticized the party's lack of support for the Universal Basic Income Grant, calling it a scientifically validated solution to the country’s issues. She further elaborated on the topic:  

todaySeptember 27, 2024 10

Namibia

More Activists Speak Out Against Unemployment Grant Scheduled For 2025

The Poverty Eradication minister's announcement of an Unemployment Grant to be issued in 2025 is gaining even more criticism. The most recent being that of activist Rosa Namises.   The Basic Income Grant's Tjipura Tjipura weighed in on how this will not deter their planned protest against unemployment and hunger slated for later this month highlighting the country's rich natural resources.  

todayAugust 14, 2024 17

Namibia

Basic Income Grant Gets Public Verbal Approval From Mbumba

President, Nangolo Mbumba has said that the idea that the basic income grant should be given to every Namibian, including those who are employed, will only increase government expenditure; therefore, it should only be given to the needy. Mbumba was speaking during a courtesy visit by the Council of Churches in Namibia committee members on Friday, who called upon the government to seriously consider the income basic grant proposal for […]

todayJuly 8, 2024 23

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INTERVIEW: Professor Ndumba Kamwanya Explains Process and Challenges of Petition Responses in Namibia

In a recent discussion, Professor Ndumba Kamwanya shed light on the procedures and challenges associated with handling petitions in Namibia. The conversation was sparked by a query regarding the petition handed to Minister Doreen Sioka of the Gender Ministry by the BIG coalition. The Petition Process Professor Kamwanya began by explaining the general process that follows the submission of a petition to a minister or any person in charge. "When […]

todayJune 25, 2024 23

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INTERVIEW: Basic Income Grant Coalition’s Rinaani Musutua on Electricity Tariff Increases

  Windhoek, Namibia – The Basic Income Grant Coalition, represented by Rinaani Musutua, has expressed strong opposition to the proposed tariff increases by the City of Windhoek. These increases, which encompass essential services such as water and electricity, are currently under review by the Electricity Control Board (ECB). Economic Hardship and Mismanagement Rinaani Musutua highlighted the financial struggles faced by many Namibians, stating that this is not the appropriate time […]

todayJune 10, 2024 17

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INTERVIEW: Katutura Residents Committee’s Shaun Gariseb on Electricity Tariff Increase Request to The Electricity Control Board

  Katutura, Windhoek – The Katutura Residents Committee, led by Shaun Gariseb, has taken a firm stance against the proposed 10% electricity tariff increase by the City of Windhoek. This objection comes in accordance with the Electricity Act 4 of 2007, section 43 of the Electricity Regulations, as amended by Government Notice 158 of 2020, which came into force on July 22, 2020. Objections and Legal Framework Shaun Gariseb, representing […]

todayJune 10, 2024 19

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