insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Rinaani Musutua Urges Government to Tackle Inequality and Strengthen Service Delivery Rinaani Musutua of the Basic Income Grant Coalition has called for urgent action to address socio-economic challenges affecting citizens across the country. She highlighted research suggesting that women leaders often implement policies that improve living conditions, and expressed hope that President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will prioritize similar measures. Musutua emphasized that it is time to address the inhumane conditions many people still endure, particularly those living in squatter camps. “We cannot […] today5 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia BIG Coalition Stresses Stronger Governance to Fight Poverty Rinaani Musutua of the Basic Income Grant Coalition said that improving governance and accountability is key to addressing socio-economic challenges. She warned that without effective policy implementation and efficient public service delivery, poverty and inequality will continue to hinder development. today5 January, 2026
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Social Justice Activists Condemn Dysfunction at City of Windhoek The City of Windhoek has come under fire from social justice activists Rinaani Musutua and Herbert Jauch, who criticized the city for its failure to improve living conditions and properly manage funds for informal settlements. Rinaani Musutua described the city as the “most dysfunctional” in the country due to its failure to access funds aimed at upgrading informal settlements. She expressed frustration at the lack of service delivery, accusing city […] today17 November, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts 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
insert_link Namibia 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
insert_link Namibia Musutua Blasts Netumbo Govt Over Social Grant Failure Social justice advocate Rinaani Musutua has taken aim at the Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah administration, accusing it of abandoning its promise to expand social grants. According to Musutua, the government's inaction on hunger and poverty suggests it is offering nothing more than political lip service. today23 June, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Musutua Slams Netumbo Administration Over Broken Grant Promises Social justice activist Rinaani Musutua has criticised the Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah administration for failing to honour its campaign pledge to expand social grants, saying the government’s lack of action on poverty alleviation amounts to “lip service.” In a strongly worded statement, Musutua said that if the new administration were serious about tackling hunger and poverty, the first action would have been to fulfil its manifesto promise of expanding social grants. […] today23 June, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Musutua Slams Shiimi Over Lack of Action on Poverty Activist Rinaani Musutua has taken a firm stance against Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi, condemning what she calls decades of unfulfilled promises regarding poverty eradication and unemployment in Namibia. Musutua argues that the government’s approach to social grants has been ineffective, particularly criticizing targeted programs such as the Conditional Basic Income Grant, which she refers to as a rebranded Harambee cash grant. She insists that such measures fail to make a […] today17 February, 2025
insert_link Namibia Musutua Blasts Shiimi Over Poverty Crisis, Demands Universal Grant Activist Rinaani Musutua has taken aim at Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi, accusing the government of continuously making empty promises while failing to tackle Namibia’s deepening poverty crisis. Musutua argues that the only viable solution is the implementation of a Universal Basic Income Grant, which she believes would provide meaningful financial relief to struggling citizens. In the interim, Ben Schernick, Director of the Nutrition Alliance of Namibia, has voiced concerns over […] today17 February, 2025
