The Basic Income Grant Coalition says the gross cost of a basic income grant would be N$6.85 billion per year, or 9.4% of the current national budget.
AFFORDABLE: The Basic Income Grant (BIG) Coalition says the government can afford a universal BIG. Photo: CONTRIBUTED ELLANIE SMIT
WINDHOEKThe Basic Income Grant (BIG) Coalition says calculations show that despite Namibia’s current economic difficulties, a universal BIG is indeed affordable and will provide a much-needed economic stimulus and an effective anti-poverty measure.The Coalition has welcomed the news that the government is considering implementing a basic income grant, saying they are convinced the state […]
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