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INTERVIEW: Activist Rinaani Musutua on Poverty and Accountability in Namibia

  In a recent interview, Rinaani Musutua, a prominent activist, opened up about the persistent issues of poverty and the lack of accountability within Namibia's leadership. Reflecting on the promises made at independence, Musutua highlighted that citizens were promised prosperity, equality, and an end to poverty, yet, decades later, many still face significant challenges. She emphasized that despite the country’s progress in certain areas, poverty remains widespread, and those who […]

today29 January, 2025

Business / Economics

Food insecurity on the rise in Namibia, recent Afrobarometer study shows

A recent Afrobarometer survey indicates that almost three-quarters of Namibians went without enough food to eat at least once during the previous year. More than six in 10 citizens also experienced shortages of cooking fuel at least once during the same period. The proportion of citizens facing frequent food shortages has steadily increased to the highest levels recorded since 2017. Food shortage ranks among the top three most urgent issues […]

today15 July, 2024