insert_link Namibia INTERVIEW: Rinaani Musutua Calls for Universal Basic Income Grant Amid UN Report on Extreme Poverty Prominent social activist Rinaani Musutua has strongly criticized the Namibian government's decision to extend the Harambe grant, which provides a conditional N$600 monthly allowance to select recipients. Musutua argues that this approach mirrors the failed food bank concept, as highlighted by the Auditor General, due to difficulties in identifying intended beneficiaries. Musutua emphasized that the extension, which excludes communities like Huachanas, will lead to an administrative burden, high costs, […] todayOctober 14, 2024 33
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Rinaani Musutua: Tackling Namibia’s Hunger Crisis Through a Universal Basic Income Grant In an insightful interview with Rinaani Musutua, a prominent advocate for the Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG) in Namibia, the current socio-political landscape was laid bare. As part of the Basic Income Grant Coalition, Musutua spoke passionately about the recent incident at a SWAPO rally where food was distributed in a manner that many found dehumanizing. For Musutua, this event was a clear indicator of the systemic issues plaguing […] todaySeptember 25, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Ally Angula Criticizes Unequal Resource Distribution in Namibia, Calls for Poverty Eradication at BIG Coalition Event Independent Presidential candidate, Ally Angula says Namibia's resources are not shared equally amongst citizenry to ensure poverty is eradicated. She was speaking at the Basic Income Grant Coalition event that hosted political party leaders and representatives in Windhoek. todayAugust 22, 2024 27
insert_link Namibia Political Parties and Independent Candidates Mobilize for Upcoming 2024 Election: Spotlight on Basic Income Grants and Coalition Building As Namibia approaches the 2024 general elections, political parties and independent candidates are intensifying their campaigns, with a key focus on the implementation of a Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG). Spearheaded by the Universal Basic Income Grant Coalition, this initiative has garnered substantial support, with prominent figures such as Job Amupanda of the Affirmative Repositioning (AR) movement, Esther Muinjangue, president of the National Unity Democratic Organization (NUDO), Vistoh […] todayAugust 22, 2024 21
insert_link Namibia Russian Official Commends Namibia’s Independent Foreign Policy Yelena Perminova, Chairperson of Russia’s Federal Council Committee on Social Policy, praised Namibia for maintaining an independent foreign policy, resisting Western pressure to join anti-Russia campaigns. During her visit, Perminova highlighted stable bilateral relations and expressed readiness to enhance cooperation across various sectors, emphasizing the importance of inter-parliamentary exchanges and Namibian observers' contributions to Russia's presidential elections. todayJune 27, 2024 12
insert_link 2 Namibia Russia Offers Expertise to Namibia on Universal Basic Income Grant Russia is willing to share its experiences with the universal basic income grant with Namibia, as announced by Yelena Perminova, Chairperson of the Russian Federal Council Committee on Social Policy. Russia has been implementing UBI for two years and is ready to assist Namibia in their deliberations. Namibia's Standing Committee on Health, Social Welfare, and Labour Affairs, led by Hans Nambondi, is investigating the adoption of UBI to support the […] todayJune 26, 2024 43 2
insert_link Namibia BIG Coalition Advocates for Basic Income as Human Right The BIG Coalition asserts that the Basic Income Grant is not charity but a moral imperative and human right, crucial for protecting citizens from poverty. Spokesperson Rinaani Musutua emphasizes the need for social protection amid high unemployment rates, urging the government to fulfill its obligations under international human rights treaties. The coalition views BIG as an economic stimulus, planning a protest march to support a universal, unconditional grant to combat […] todayJune 13, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia Debate Competition Sparks Intense Discourse on Socio-Economic Issues The Economic and Social Development Tertiary Institutions Debate Competition showcased intense debates and thoughtful discussions on critical socio-economic issues. Organized under the Universal Basic Income Grant initiative, this event marked a significant milestone in fostering intellectual discourse among Namibia's future leaders. Here's Tjipura Tjipura from the BIG organization with one highlight. todayMay 23, 2024 42
insert_link 1 Namibia Empowering Southern Namibia: Basic Income Grant Coalition talks Community Engagement and Awareness Claudius Riruako, a representative of the Basic Income Grant Coalition, shared more with Future Media News regarding the coalition's recent mission in Southern Namibia. The primary objectives include active community engagement, raising awareness about the Basic Income Grant, and decentralizing efforts to positively impact more lives. todayMarch 4, 2024 39 1