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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Poverty

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Uhuru Dembers Talks More On Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Foundation Mining Indaba

In a recent address at the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Foundation Mining Indaba, Uhuru Dembers, Director of the Desk for Social Development of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia, and associated with the Social Economic Justice Unit of the Council of Churches in Namibia, shared insights into the outcomes of the national alternative mining conference held on January 29th and 30th, 2024. A Landmark Gathering for Namibia's Mining […]

todayFebruary 2, 2024 54

Namibia

Ministry Encourages Stability for Effective Food Parcel Distribution to Marginalized Communities

Rebekka Namwandi, the Deputy Director of Marginalised Communities in the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare, is urging members of marginalized communities to stay in one place for more effective distribution of quarterly food allocations. Namwandi acknowledged the nomadic lifestyle of some community members, which complicates the allocation process. She emphasized the difficulty and costliness of reaching nomadic populations, as regional planners often find vacant villages. In […]

todayJanuary 26, 2024 10

Health / Medical

INTERVIEW: Youth Activist Lloyd Bock Discusses Poverty and Meeting with Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi on Budget Consultation

In a recent conversation, Youth Activist Lloyd Bock sheds light on the upcoming budget consultation with Iipumbu Shiimi, Namibia's Finance Minister. The discussion delved into key aspects surrounding the budget, its presentation, and the underlying motives. Here's an overview of the insightful dialogue: The discussion revolves around crucial elements such as the budget, its intended audience, and the overarching purpose. According to Lloyd, the House of IPP, in collaboration with […]

todayJanuary 26, 2024 40

Namibia

Isaacks advocates for local language proficiency for regional job opportunities

  ||Kharas Regional Council chairperson, Joseph Isaacks has directed council officials to include local language proficiency as a mandatory condition for all vacancies in the regional government. Isaacks made the statement during a staff meeting here on Tuesday. He said other regional councils have language proficiency conditions in advertisements for vacancies and it is time for ||Kharas to follow suit, adding that the region’s inhabitants are identified by the languages […]

todayJanuary 24, 2024 29

Lifestyle

South Africa’s ageing population comes with new challenges. How best to adapt to them

  By Lauren Johnston, University of Sydney Young people – under the age of 15 – currently make up 29% of South Africa’s population. But this will soon change: the aged portion of the population is forecast to rise from 2030, bringing many challenges. Lauren Johnston, an economics and political economy expert, recently published a paper on the subject. We asked her to put the developments into perspective. What is […]

todayJanuary 22, 2024 23

Namibia

Chief Isaack calls for unity among Nama clans

  The Chief of the /Hai-/Khaua Traditional Authority, Johannes Isaack, has called for unity amongst all Nama traditional authorities, and urged them to focus on the plight of their people. Isaack during the first meeting of the/Hai-/Khaua Traditional Authority at Berseba recently said many traditional authorities in the region are embroiled in leadership fights, which further divides the community and has further negative consequences. “I am of the opinion that […]

todayJanuary 17, 2024 26

Business / Economics

Wealth of top 5 billionaires doubles as global poverty rises

The fortunes of the world's five richest individuals have doubled to $869 billion since 2020, while five billion people face increased poverty. Oxfam reports that billionaires now control 70% of the world's biggest companies, prompting the anti-poverty agency to urge governments to break up monopolies, impose wealth taxes, and explore alternative ownership models like employee ownership. The findings coincide with the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos.

todayJanuary 15, 2024 17

Namibia

President Hage Geingob unveiled his perspective on 2024

During his New Year's Eve address, President Hage Geingob unveiled his perspective on 2024, designating it as the pivotal "year of expectations and elections." This announcement came hand in hand with the President's acknowledgment of the significant positive transformation witnessed within Namibia. President Geingob conveyed his conviction in the nation's enhanced standing. Here's Rinaani Musutua from Namibia's Basic Income Grant Coalition with her opinion.  

todayJanuary 9, 2024 8

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