By Elezo Libanza On July 14, Katima Mulilo the social protection systems in Namibia are among the most complete on the continent. It consists of both governmental and private arrangements that offer protection against a range of risks to people with different income levels. Social protection has been greatly expanded by the Republic of Namibia’s...
It is evident that the government’s social programmes are making an impact in the lives of many Namibians, of whom some could have otherwise been worse off without them. In the Erongo Region, a total of 28,739 people receive government social grants monthly, and it is this number that the governor commended the government for...
The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Socail Welfare says more than 618 000 Namibians are surviving on social grants. These include old-age pensions, grants for orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) and disability grants. At the same time, the latest World Food Programme (WFP) report notes that insufficient food production and reliance on poorly...
Angolan head of State João Lourenço Friday in Luanda called for responsible use of the Social Media, ahead of celebration of this tool on Friday (June 30). João Lourenço reiterated the appeal to take advantage of Social Media for academic, cultural and professional advancement, as well as promoting business. In personal Facebook account, the Statesman...