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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

FUTURE MEDIA NAMIBIA

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Namibia

Poverty worsens in Namibia as activist reach over 16 years of advocating

To avoid pitfalls, says Rinaani Musutua of the Basic Income Grant Coalition, a social grant to help poor Namibians would not only reduce administrative costs and bureaucratic complexities but also minimize opportunities for corruption and fraud. Meanwhile...over 16 years on, the government has still not eradicated poverty as promised to credible organizations such as the Basic Income Grant coalition after significant evidence was presented that it is a viable option […]

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South Africa

South African President Appoints Former Opposition Leader as Agriculture Minister

South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa appointed former opposition leader, John Steenhuisen as Minister of Agriculture on Sunday, integrating the Democratic Alliance and other parties into his new coalition cabinet says Reuters. Ramaphosa's African National Congress was compelled to form alliances with rival parties to retain power after losing its majority for the first time in three decades in the May 29 election. The announcement of the new government of national […]

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Interview Transcripts

INTERVIEW: 16 Years On Advocating for Universal Basic Income Grant to Tackle Poverty and Reduce Fraud: Insights from Rinaani Musutua

Rinaani Musutua of the Basic Income Grant Coalition of Namibia passionately argues for the implementation of a universal basic income grant (BIG) as a solution to generational poverty in Namibia. For nearly two decades, the coalition has advocated for a monthly grant of 500 Namibian dollars for every Namibian aged 0 to 59. Musutua asserts that this approach will mirror the success of the current old age grant, which has […]

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Africa

Nigeria Imposes Curfew Following Deadly Blasts

Nigeria’s military has imposed a curfew in parts of the country after a series of deadly blasts in northeastern Borno state killed at least 18 people and injured 30 others. Officials report that the victims include children and pregnant women. One of the attacks reportedly claimed six lives at a wedding ceremony. Suspected suicide bombers also targeted a funeral and a hospital in the town of Gwoza. A 15-year insurgency […]

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Business / Economics

1st July 2024 Morning Biz News: OK Foods Cuts Costs, Rand Rallies, Oil Prices Rise, and Euro Gains Amid Political Shifts

OK Foods Leads with Significant Basket Cost Reduction OK Foods has demonstrated remarkable cost management, recording the largest year-on-year decrease in basket cost among the seven stores surveyed by The Brief. The basket cost, which was close to N$1100 in June last year, has dropped by 11.65% to N$984.11 this past June. This reduction highlights OK Foods' commitment to providing value to its customers amidst challenging economic conditions. South African […]

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World

Big win for far-right in first round of French elections

  The far-right National Rally has dominated the first round of voting in French parliamentary elections. According to exit polls the anti-immigration party secured 34 percent of the vote while the left-wing coalition won roughly 28 percent. Emmanuel Macron's centrists came third. The French President is urging voters to unite to block a National Rally majority in the runoff election on July 7th. William Denselow reports from Paris.  

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World

U.S Supreme Court due to rule on Trump immunity case

The US Supreme Court is expected to give its ruling on Monday on the case concerning Donald Trump's claims of presidential immunity. The former US President faces four charges related to attempts to subvert the results of the 2020 election. Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details.  

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