Kavango West Governor, Sirkka Ausiku, has made a heartfelt plea to the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development, urging them to prioritise her region for poverty alleviation efforts.
The San community residing in Mangetti Village, in the Kavango West Region, has accused officials from the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare of failing to provide the necessary support.
A local church has decided to play its part in alleviating poverty and hunger by starting a food bank.
Deeper Fellowship Church - Namibia has started the Give Hope Food Bank in Partnership with the City of Windhoek.
Many Namibians are migrating from urban to rural areas in search of greener pastures, but the hope of finding employment is never possible.
nbc News reporter Stefan Uirab visited the town of Henties Bay, where many people are living below the poverty line.
President Hage Geingob says the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is an appropriate occasion to reflect and renew commitments in the fight against poverty.
Today is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.
Every year, the day is celebrated not just for helping the poor, but also giving every human being the chance to live with dignity.
