insert_link Namibia Independent Presidential Candidate Promises Financial Relief Program For All Namibians Independent Presidential candidate AIli Angula has announced plans for the "Financial Family Relief: The RiseTogether Program," which will offer N$1,750 per month to all Namibians aged 18-59 for a duration of three years if she assumes office. Activist Herbert Jauch weighs in on the proposal. Namibia Nutrition and Food Alliance director: Ben Schernick todayMay 8, 2024 15
insert_link Business / Economics EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Local Labor Expert Herbert Jauch on Otjikoto B2Gold: A Perspective on Recent Retrenchments Namibia, a nation already grappling with a significant unemployment crisis, received sobering news with the announcement of retrenchments at the B2Gold Mine. Herbert Jauch, a local labor expert, weighs in on the implications of this development for the country's workforce and economy. Jauch begins by highlighting the severity of the situation, emphasizing that Namibia's unemployment rate is already alarmingly high. The prospect of further job losses exacerbates an already challenging […] todayApril 22, 2024 15
insert_link Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Addressing Namibia’s Youth Unemployment Crisis: Insights from Labor Expert Herbert Jauch on Michael Amushelelo’s Initiative In a bold move that has caught the attention of many, Michael Amushelelo and a group of young individuals recently made headlines by occupying government office parks, demanding action on the pressing issue of unemployment in Namibia. This move, though unconventional, has sparked discussions about the root causes of unemployment and the urgent need for systemic change. Herbert Jauch, a local labor expert, sheds light on the significance of Amushelelo's […] todayApril 12, 2024 12
insert_link Interview Transcripts Unlocking Namibia’s Potential: A Call for Fair Resource Deals and a Universal Basic Income- A sit down with Herbert Jauch, ESJ Trustee Our team took this moment to speak with Herbert Jauch, a Social Justice Activist and Labor expert. In this piece you will find interesting views by Mr. Jauch on topics such as deals with DeBeers not in favor of Namibians now living in poverty. In a recent statement, Botswana's President Masisi shed light on the repercussions of certain dealings with DeBeers, revealing substantial losses in revenue from diamonds over the […] todayJanuary 16, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Penalties get Ex-SME Bank directors off the hook The defence and veterans affairs minister Frans Kapofi and the secretary to the Cabinet, George Simataa, are among former SME Bank directors who paid back money as penalty after liquidators accused them of being reckless and giving Zimbabwean national Enock Kamushinda free rein to steal N$200 million from the bank. Moreover, the list includes 3 who have been "forgiven". Social Justice Trustee Herbert Jauch weighs in on the potential expenses […] todayNovember 24, 2023 4
insert_link Africa Local expert weighs in on Diamonds, poverty and next year’s elections The Government of the Republic of Botswana and De Beers Group announced they have reached an agreement in principle on a new 10-year Sales Agreement for Debswana’s rough diamond production. The transformational new agreement reflects the aspirations of the people of Botswana. Here is the Namibian Economic and Social Justice Trust's Herbert Jauch with his input. todayNovember 23, 2023 15
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
