President Hage Geingob last week cautioned the nation against the introduction of the universal basic income grant (BIG) under its principle of equal distribution, whether for poor or rich. In efforts to alleviate poverty, many in society are advocating for a BIG to enable the most vulnerable to see some light during dark economic times.
Answering questions on whether government has the capacity to implement BIG, Geingob said the economy is already reeling from the depression, and it makes no sense for a BIG to cater for everyone, even if the government had funds.
A basic tenet of the BIG would […]
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