The universal grant, which could cost the country up to N$9 billion per annum, “might be too expensive at this point”, research analyst Dylan van Wyk said. He added, however, that it is not an impossible goal over a 10- to 20-year timeframe.
GAME-CHANGER: Recipients of the pilot basic income grant in Otjivero. JANA-MARI SMITH
WINDHOEKA monthly universal grant of N$500 to citizens aged 19 to 59 amidst a rickety economy and Covid-19’s economic carnage makes it an unrealistic wish at this stage.This according to economists, who said while a basic income grant (BIG) is not a bad idea, Namibia […]
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