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.

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 […]

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Local

2024 Regional World Children’s Day Commemorations – Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

World Children’s Day activities are held in over 130 countries to provide a platform for children to speak out about their concerns and advocate for children being left behind. Windhoek, 11 November 2024: Following the regional tradition of World Children’s Day celebration which started in Kazangula, Botswana in 2021, this year, over 200 children and Heads of State from seven SADC countries will gather in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, from […]

November 12, 2024 22

Namibia

Government Boosts Social Assistance As Activists React

In response to the growing demand for social support, the government has earmarked an additional N$139 million to broaden the reach of the monthly Conditional Basic Income Grant of N$600 for more urban beneficiaries. Moreover, N$117.8 million has been allocated to the Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare arm of government to ensure continued coverage of Old Age Social Grants for senior citizens. Activist Rinaani Musutua:

October 31, 2024 20

Namibia

Poverty Eradication Ministry’s response prompts BIG Coalition To Proceed With Protest on August 26

Despite responses from the Poverty Eradication ministry, the Basic Income Grant Coalition says they will proceed with its nationwide protest on August 26, aimed at addressing youth unemployment and poverty. The organization says its petition handed over in June has not garnered urgent and favorable responses. 21 year-old researcher from BIG, Tjipura Tjipura, asserts that Namibia, rich in resources, is fully capable of feeding its 3 million residents.

August 16, 2024 32

Opinion Pieces

Namibia’s uncharted blue economy has a lot of potential

Opinion By Josef Kefas Sheehama Given the potential for the blue economy to generate a significant number of direct and indirect jobs, Namibia has a great chance for long-term economic growth and development. The NDP 5 interventions can also be utilized to realize Namibia's Vision 2030 aspirations of eradicating poverty, decreasing inequality, and fostering an inclusive economy. Namibia must revive, implement robust climate change mitigation strategies, […]

July 24, 2024 28

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Namibia

Miss Namibia 2024 to focus on poverty eradication during reign

Prisca Anyolo has been crowned Miss Namibia 2024. Anyolo says she will focus on grassroots initiatives that target the eradication of poverty which affects over 30% of Namibians. The first and second runner-up positions are taken by Leena Mugena and Georgia Garises.

July 22, 2024 114 2

Namibia

Oshikoto Regional Council Urges Engagement of Councillors in Regional Activities

Samuel Shivute, Chairperson of the Oshikoto Regional Council, emphasized the importance of ministries and agencies involving regional councillors in local activities. Shivute's statement came during a meeting in Omuthiya, where he addressed issues arising from the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare's failure to identify beneficiaries for its income-generating activities programme in the region. The programme aims to empower individuals and communities through support initiatives.

July 11, 2024 16

Namibia

UNAM launches child research initiative conference

The University of Namibia, with support from the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare, has launched the Child Research Initiative and Training Conference. This initiative aims to tackle challenges in foster care for children under 18. Themed "Thriving Children and Families," the three-day event focuses on improving child and family well-being through evidence-based strategies. Dr Ndilimeke Nashandi the project leader for the child research initiative and training […]

June 26, 2024 52

Namibia

Minister of Gender Equality calls for action on Ohangwena teen pregnancies

Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare, Doreen Sioka, expressed concern over more than 9,000 pregnancies among school girls under 19 in the Ohangwena region, calling the statistic alarming and in need of immediate action. Gender and Human Rights Activist Charlemaine Husselmann was contacted for her reaction.

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