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Veronika Haulenga

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Interview: Ben Schernick Urges Government to Implement Universal Basic Income Grant

By: Leonard Witbeen The Director of the Nutrition Alliance of Namibia, Ben Schernick, has called on the government to reconsider its approach to social protection, arguing that targeted grants are inefficient and fragmented. His remarks come in response to Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi’s commitment to increasing social protection investments. Schernick highlighted that Namibia’s current social grant system requires significant administrative effort and is prone to corruption. He advocates for a […]

today17 February, 2025 60

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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 12

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Basic Income Grant Coalition of Namibia Applauds President-Elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwa and Continues to Advocate for a Universal Basic Income Grant for all Namibians.

  The Basic Income Grant Coalition of Namibia congratulates Honorable Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwa on her election as President of the Republic of Namibia, historically Namibia’s first and Africa’s second female president. We took note of her promise of economic justice and freedom for all Namibians, as articulated during her campaign. In alignment with these promises, we strongly re-emphasize the need for implementing a Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG) of at least […]

today6 December, 2024 27

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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, […]

today14 October, 2024 55

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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 […]

today25 September, 2024 28

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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 […]

today22 August, 2024 25

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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.

today27 June, 2024 19

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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 […]

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