insert_link Namibia NamPost rolls out nationwide social cash grant payments NamPost has announced that payments under the National Social Cash Grant Programme will start nationwide on 13 October 2025, benefiting thousands of Namibians across the country. According to NamPost spokesperson Gladwin Groenwaldt, the in-branch rollout will take place in phases: Old-Age Grants: 13–15 October Child and Disability Grants: 16–18 October Conditional Basic Income Grants: 20–21 October Payments will be made at Post Offices nationwide and through mobile payment teams, operating […] today13 October, 2025
insert_link Oshiwambo O Nampost otayi ka tameka nomalolelo goku gandja openzela metine lyo 9th omwedhi nguka O Nampost otayi ka tameka nomalolelo go social cash payment Programme metine lyo 9 omwedhi nguka,koopoosa dha hogololwamo oshowo komahala ngoka haga tembuka komeho yetopolo lyoshikwiila hashi gandjwa kepangelo moshilongo ashihe mo 13 omwedhi nguka. Momushangwa gwiikundaneki ohela,omunambelewa gomakwatathano mo Nampost Joseph Teofelus okwati oshiluku shomalolelo otashi ka ningwa kooposa ko Okahandja no Otjiwarongo. Omanga omalolelo gokugandja oshimaliwa koomuma tashi ka ningilwa ko Groot Aub oshowo ko Otjimbingwe. Teofelus ta […] today1 October, 2025
insert_link Uncategorized INTERVIEW: Dr. Basilius Kasera on SONA and Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG) In a candid interview, Dr. Basilius Kasera shared his thoughts on the government's response to the concept of a Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG), particularly in light of recent discussions following the State of the Nation Address (SONA). He critiques the government's current approach to addressing economic inequality and offers his perspectives on the importance of a nationwide basic income system. Dr. Kasera begins by emphasizing the distinction between […] today28 April, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: BIG Coalition Member: Breschneff Katjito Criticizes Government’s Conditional Basic Income Grant December 6, 2024 Breschneff Katjito, a prominent member of the Universal Basic Income Grant (BIG) Coalition, has voiced strong disappointment with the government's handling of the Conditional Basic Income Grant, highlighting concerns over its restrictive nature and limited reach. In a candid statement, Katjito emphasized that the conditional grant, which aims to alleviate poverty by providing a small cash amount, has been riddled with bureaucratic hurdles. He criticized the […] today6 December, 2024
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Herbert Jauch Critiques Conditional Basic Income Grant Rollout November 12, 2024 By Leonard Witbeen Namibian social activist Herbert Jauch has expressed strong concerns over the recently implemented Conditional Basic Income Grant (CBIG), questioning its effectiveness in addressing widespread poverty. Speaking about the program, which the government has extended to cover more regions, Jauch highlighted the shortcomings of this targeted cash grant. The CBIG, now replacing the former food bank initiative, provides approximately N$600 per household. However, Jauch […] today12 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia Government Boosts Social Assistance As Activists React In response to the growing demand for social support, the government has earmarked an additional N$139 million to broaden the reach of the monthly Conditional Basic Income Grant of N$600 for more urban beneficiaries. Moreover, N$117.8 million has been allocated to the Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare arm of government to ensure continued coverage of Old Age Social Grants for senior citizens. Activist Rinaani Musutua: today31 October, 2024
