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Interview: Basic Income Grant Coalition Urges Urgent Action on Universal Grant

The Basic Income Grant Coalition has voiced deep disappointment with the Nandi-Ndaitwah administration for failing to implement a universal basic income grant or expand social grants as promised in its election manifesto. Coalition activist Rinaani Musutua highlighted the struggles of 1.6 million Namibians who face daily hardship just to secure a decent meal, warning that poverty, unemployment, and inequality remain persistent decades after independence. Musutua expressed frustration that the government […]

today15 October, 2025

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Basic Income Grant Coalition Criticises Government Over Broken Promises

The Basic Income Grant Coalition has voiced strong disappointment with the Nandi-Ndaitwah administration for failing to implement a universal basic income grant or expand social grants as promised in its election manifesto. Coalition activist Rinaani Musutua said the government continues to ignore the plight of 1.6 million citizens who struggle daily to afford a decent meal, while poverty, unemployment, and inequality remain unresolved decades after independence.   

today15 October, 2025

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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