insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Musutua Slams Shiimi Over Lack of Action on Poverty Activist Rinaani Musutua has taken a firm stance against Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi, condemning what she calls decades of unfulfilled promises regarding poverty eradication and unemployment in Namibia. Musutua argues that the government’s approach to social grants has been ineffective, particularly criticizing targeted programs such as the Conditional Basic Income Grant, which she refers to as a rebranded Harambee cash grant. She insists that such measures fail to make a […] today17 February, 2025
insert_link Namibia Musutua Blasts Shiimi Over Poverty Crisis, Demands Universal Grant 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. In the interim, Ben Schernick, Director of the Nutrition Alliance of Namibia, has voiced concerns over […] today17 February, 2025
insert_link Africa African Leaders Push for Reparations Despite Resistance African leaders gathering in Ethiopia this weekend will renew calls for slavery and colonial reparations, though they are likely to face resistance from former colonial powers that have largely dismissed such demands. Reuters has it that while the global conversation on reparations has gained traction, opposition has also intensified. U.S. President Donald Trump has stated he does not foresee reparations happening, and many European leaders have rejected discussions on […] today14 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics International trade agreements could drive local growth The Economic and Social Justice Trust has published an article discussing the impact of global trade agreements, like the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement and EU economic partnership agreements, on Namibia’s economic diversification and industrialisation. The article explores how trade agreements can help address challenges like market fluctuations, limited job creation, and insufficient value addition. Here’s Leonard Nakawa who is a Political Analyst at the Trust. today5 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa ANC has expressed concern over the potential liquidation of Ithala Bank In South Africa, the ANC has expressed concern over the potential liquidation of Ithala Bank, warning that it could threaten over 400 jobs and disrupt financial services for rural communities, small businesses, and churches in KwaZulu-Natal. During the national executive committee meeting in Boksburg over the weekend, the party reaffirmed its commitment to financial inclusion and economic justice. ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula urged the government to expedite efforts […] today21 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia BIG Coalition Applauds Nandi-Ndaitwa and Advocates for Universal Basic Income Grant The Basic Income Grant Coalition of Namibia has congratulated President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwa on her election as the country's first female president. The coalition continues to advocate for the implementation of a Universal Basic Income Grant for all Namibians, emphasizing its importance in addressing poverty, unemployment, and economic inequality. Here's the coalition's Breschnev Katjito: today6 December, 2024
insert_link Local Basic Income Grant Coalition of Namibia Applauds President-Elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwa and Continues to Advocate for a Universal Basic Income Grant for all Namibians. The Basic Income Grant Coalition of Namibia congratulates Honorable Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwa on her election as President of the Republic of Namibia, historically Namibia’s first and Africa’s second female president. We took note of her promise of economic justice and freedom for all Namibians, as articulated during her campaign. In alignment with these promises, we strongly re-emphasize the need for implementing a Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG) of at least […] today6 December, 2024
insert_link Africa Colonialism and apartheid stripped black South Africans of land and labour rights – the effects are still felt today By Marthinus van Staden, University of the Witwatersrand Land dispossession among South Africa’s majority black population remains a thorny issue 30 years into democracy. Labour law scholar Marthinus van Staden’s new research examines the historical relationship between land dispossession and labour control in South Africa. It explores how the systematic seizure of indigenous people’s land during colonisation and apartheid reduced them from landowners to labourers, under exploitative […] today23 September, 2024
