Confusion over Basic Income Grant requirements at Outjo

Dalene Kooper

2024-11-13

OUTJO, 13 NOV (NAMPA) – Unemployed residents flocked to the Outjo Municipality on Tuesday, seeking proof of residence letters to apply for the Ministry of Poverty Eradication’s Basic Income Grant initiative.
Municipal officials however denied their requests, citing various issues.
“We are just here to get proof of residence, and they are saying we must pay for plots before they can help us,” a resident said.
The angry crowd gathered to voice the...

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OUTJO, 13 November 2024 – Unemployed residents flocked to the Outjo Municipality on Tuesday, seeking proof of residence letters to apply for the Ministry of Poverty Eradication’s Basic Income Grant initiative. (Photo by: Dalene Kooper) NAMPA

OUTJO, 13 November 2024- Unemployed outjo residents waiting to lodge their complaints to the Outjo Municipality regarding the residence permits (Photo: Dalene Kooper) NAMPA

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