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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

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

Namibia

Poor Service Delivery Shifts Voter Support, Says Analyst Kudumo

Political analyst Marius Kudumo told NewsOnOne’s Josia Shigwedha that operational challenges and weak performance in key towns formerly led by opposition parties, such as Windhoek and Walvis Bay, prompted voters to change their support in the recent elections. He noted that citizens are prioritising effective service delivery, a factor that enabled Swapo to reclaim control of most regional constituencies and local authorities. 

today3 December, 2025

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

Namibia

Activists Call for Urgent Delivery in Windhoek Settlements

Social activist Shaun Gariseb says residents of Windhoek’s informal settlements are fed up with decades of unfulfilled promises from successive councils. He highlighted that areas like Tobias Hainyeko and Brendan Simbwame still lack basic services, including toilets, electricity, water, and police presence, despite a N$700 million budget for formalization. Activists plan to attend the upcoming community meeting to push authorities for real action.

today13 October, 2025

Namibia

Interview: Rehoboth Town Council Updates Community on Power, Street Names, and Municipal Projects

The Rehoboth Town Council has provided clarity on several issues affecting residents, including recent power outages, street renaming delays, and ongoing municipal projects. Desiree Pieters, Public Relations Officer for the Council, offers her comment on the concerns raised by the public. Regarding the scheduled power outages over the weekend, Pieters explained that these were planned maintenance activities communicated to the community via radios, social media, and posters at shops. “We […]

today8 October, 2025

Namibia

Swapo Leader Faces Backlash Over Election Comments, IPC Pushes Parliamentary Changes

Swapo president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has sparked backlash by claiming that service delivery may be delayed if the party does not secure a majority in the regional and local authority elections. She warned that council development projects could be affected where Swapo is not dominant. Meanwhile, IPC MP John Louw emphasized the need for parliamentary reforms to streamline processes and hold the executive accountable. 

today15 September, 2025