insert_link Namibia Swanu wants a fixed payday for old-age pension https://youtu.be/56nP6x9xi0I By Josia Shigwedha Swanu president Evilastus Kaaronda has criticised the current system of old age pension payment, labelling it an insult to senior citizens. Kaaronda calls for a fixed payday rather than being paid on the first Tuesday of every month. Kaaronda made the remarks during a media conference today where he touched on a number of issues affecting the Namibian people, highlighting the difficulties faced […] todayMay 3, 2024 68
insert_link Namibia Activist Rosa Namises Discusses High Youth Unemployment and Parents’ Pension reliance Activist Rosa Namises comments on the situation where, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency's initial findings, over 71.1% of the population under 35 years of age, out of the total population exceeding 3 million, are predominantly unemployed. This alarming rate of youth unemployment contributes to a greater reliance on their parents' Old Age Pension, currently set at N$1600 per month. todayMarch 14, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia National budget leaves Geingob’s wishes for the elderly as just wishes The announcement made by Finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi during the tabling of the national budget for 2024/25 has dimmed the hopes of many Namibians. Moreover- that of the elderly. This is according to activist Rinaani Musutua. Activist Rosa Namises also weighed in. todayFebruary 29, 2024 23