insert_link Namibia INTERVIEW: Rinaani Musutua Calls for Universal Basic Income Grant Amid UN Report on Extreme Poverty Prominent social activist Rinaani Musutua has strongly criticized the Namibian government's decision to extend the Harambe grant, which provides a conditional N$600 monthly allowance to select recipients. Musutua argues that this approach mirrors the failed food bank concept, as highlighted by the Auditor General, due to difficulties in identifying intended beneficiaries. Musutua emphasized that the extension, which excludes communities like Huachanas, will lead to an administrative burden, high costs, […] today14 October, 2024
insert_link Namibia Basic Income Grant Coalition’s Rinaani Musutua underscored how politicians use tactics to lure the electorate Recently, the Basic Income Grant Coalition's Rinaani Musutua underscored how politicians use tactics to lure the electorate. She mentioned hunger as one of them. today4 October, 2024
insert_link 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: today27 September, 2024
insert_link Namibia Esther Muinjangue Advocates for Basic Income Grant to Combat Poverty The Namibia Unity Democratic Organization's, Esther Muinjangue says a basic income grant can resolve poverty in Namibia. However, understanding how to manage it is vital. She was present at the invite of the Basic Income Grant Coalition to all political party leaders and representatives held in Windhoek. today22 August, 2024
insert_link Namibia Ally Angula Criticizes Unequal Resource Distribution in Namibia, Calls for Poverty Eradication at BIG Coalition Event Independent Presidential candidate, Ally Angula says Namibia's resources are not shared equally amongst citizenry to ensure poverty is eradicated. She was speaking at the Basic Income Grant Coalition event that hosted political party leaders and representatives in Windhoek. today22 August, 2024
insert_link 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. today14 August, 2024
insert_link 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 […] today8 July, 2024
insert_link Interview Transcripts 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 […] today25 June, 2024
insert_link Interview Transcripts 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 […] today10 June, 2024
