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September 20, 2024
Tag: Poverty
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Education is a weapon against poverty – President Mbumba
President Nangolo Mbumba has emphasised that education is the most powerful weapon against poverty. Dr. Mbumba, in his capacity as Chancellor of the University of Namibia, said this while officiating at the Southern Campus graduation ceremony. Dr. Mbumba conferred 170 qualifications on graduates who completed diploma, degree, and postgraduate diploma courses in the fields of...
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The Late President’s Lost War Against Poverty – Opinion
In 2015, Hage Geingob became Namibia’s third president with an overwhelming electoral majority. The reason he won the presidency with more than 80% of the votes is because the Namibian people were hopeful he would be the right person to put in place measures and policies that would improve their living conditions. That is because...
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Oshana poverty levels rise as population increases
The gradual population increase in the Oshana region has caused rising poverty levels, as young people roam the streets due to unemployment. During the 2011 national census, the region’s population was recorded at 176 674, while the 2023 national census showed an increase to 230 801. Oshana regional council chairperson Andreas Utoni told The Namibian...
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LPM accuses Rundu council of pushing residents further into poverty
The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) is accusing the Rundu Town Council of pushing residents further into poverty by destroying their shacks and dispossessing them of land. This has been taking place since Rundu’s expansion plans commenced in 2016, the party says. LPM leader Bernadus Swartbooi says destroying the poor’s shacks without compensation by the Rundu...
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UN to assist Namibia in poverty, health, education to achieve SDGs
The United Nations (UN) says it will assist Namibia in areas of health, education, and poverty eradication next year to fast-track the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of 2030. UN Resident Coordinator for Namibia Hopolang Phororo said the critical areas have been identified in which Namibia is lagging as the deadline of the...
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Capricorn Foundation invests nearly N$1.5 Million in vulnerability initiatives to combat poverty
In response to pressing national priorities, the Capricorn Foundation, backed by Capricorn Group’s subsidiaries Bank Windhoek, Capricorn Asset Management, and Entrepo, has dedicated substantial resources to vulnerability initiatives, aiming to tackle poverty and malnutrition. With approximately 18% of the country’s population living below the poverty line and nearly a quarter of Namibian children suffering from...
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Capricorn Foundation invests N$1.5 million towards poverty alleviation, malnutrition projects
The Capricorn Foundation invested nearly N$1.5 million in the past three months to address vulnerability in Namibia, making a significant impact in the fight against poverty and malnutrition. The Foundation, funded by Capricorn Group’s subsidiaries Bank Windhoek, Capricorn Asset Management and Entrepo, said its support to vulnerability initiatives addresses the basic needs of vulnerable groups,...
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Swakopmund sets ambitious goals for poverty eradication – Windhoek Observer
Niël Terblanche To combat poverty and hunger, the Mayor of Swakopmund, Dina Namubes, announced during the first Town Council meeting of 2024 that the town is setting ambitious goals to eradicate poverty and achieve zero hunger. According to Namubes, these goals align with the National Sustainable Development Goals, signifying a proactive approach towards addressing critical...