Namibia's economy is characterized by its reliance on natural resource extraction, particularly mining, but also faces significant income inequality and poverty. While classified as a higher-middle-income country, a large portion of the population experiences multidimensional poverty. 

Here's a more detailed look at the Namibian economy and its people:

Key Economic Features:

Dependence on Mining:

The mining sector, including diamonds, uranium, and other minerals, is a major contributor to Namibia's GDP and export earnings. 

Income Inequality:

Namibia has one of the highest Gini coefficients in the world, indicating extreme disparities in income and wealth distribution. 

Poverty:

Despite overall economic growth, a significant percentage of the population, particularly in rural areas and among certain ethnic groups, experiences poverty and limited access to public services. 

Tourism:

Tourism is a growing sector and a key contributor to Namibia's GDP. 

Agriculture:

Commercial farming, primarily by white settlers, focuses on Karakul sheep and beef for export. Subsistence agriculture is also practiced by a large portion of the population, particularly in rural areas. 

Dependence on South Africa:

Namibia relies heavily on South Africa for trade, particularly for imports, and for electricity. 

Impact on the People:

High Poverty Rates:

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, over 40% of Namibians were living in multidimensional poverty. 

Limited Access to Services:

Many Namibians, especially in rural areas, face limited access to education, healthcare, and other essential services. 

Unemployment and Inequality:

High unemployment, particularly among young people, and persistent inequalities contribute to social and economic challenges. 

Impact of COVID-19:

The pandemic has exacerbated existing economic and social issues, including job losses, poverty, and reduced access to services. 

Overall, Namibia's economy presents a mixed picture. While it is relatively wealthy in terms of GDP per capita, the benefits of economic growth are not shared equally, and many Namibians continue to struggle with poverty and limited opportunities. 

After telling my mother that I was slèeping with our landlord. I thought my mother was going to be mad at me, but to my surprise she didn’t.

looking at her face, she wasn’t even angry. But rather she said something that made me shock.

“Jessica you know how our condition has been since your father left, do what you can do to bring us money. My mother told me. Leaving me in shock.

I breathe in and breathe out, then I asked her again a question. “Mama are you trying to say I should continue sleepinġ with the landlord?

“Hmmm, why are you asking me that question? I can’t stop you from sleepinġ with our landlord because you are already into it, you took yourself to him without my knowledge. so go on with it and keep bringing in money. My mother said.

At that point I was confused. I thought my mother was gonna shout me or scold me but rather she is motivating me to do more.

I gently stood up from her side and went away. “Maybe my mother is right. I thought. I was already exposed to S£x countless time with my landlord at that young age.

I had a class mate in my school at that time. Her name was Annabel, she was my closest friend in school because I don’t keep friends.

I shared everything with Annabel except my affair with my landlord. I didn’t want to tell her, because I was scared one day she may decide to tell everyone in our school.

But after getting advised from my mother to continue sleepinġ with our landlord, I decided to tell my friend, Annabel, about it.

I went to find Annabel at her place but she was not there. I think maybe she is still at the school. I couldn’t go to school because my mother could not afford to pay my fees.

I waited patiently for Annabel to come back because I was really ready to tell her about my affairs with our landlord and how my mother reacted to it.

After some few minutes, she came back as expected. Annabel was around my age but she live alone without her parents.

I quickly told her everything that has been going with me

BREAKING: The infamous "MAGA granny" who served prison time for her role in the January 6th attack puts the other insurrectionists to shame by rejecting Donald Trump's pardon because she was "wrong" to storm the Capitol.

This is a powerful moral stand....

"Accepting a pardon would only insult the Capitol Police officers, rule of law and, of course, our nation," Pamela Hemphill told the BBC. She recognizes that she was wrong to join the riot and deserved to be convicted.

"We were wrong that day. We broke the law. There should be no pardons," she added.

Hemphill pleaded guilty in 2022 to a misdemeanor count of parading, demonstrating or picketing at the Capitol Building. Three additional misdemeanor charges were dropped and she spent two months in prison, received three of probation, and was forced to pay $500 in restitution.

"I pleaded guilty because I was guilty, and accepting a pardon also would serve to contribute to their gaslighting and false narrative," Hemphill said.

"A lot of people have been telling me to take the pardon, and then others are very happy that I’m not, but this, this has to do with part of my amends,” she said on CNN.

"They’re trying to rewrite history. That January 6 was not an insurrection, and I don’t want to be a part of that. It was, it was an insurrection. It was a riot," she went on.

"The DOJ was not weaponized against me. In fact, I had a wonderful judge and I’m lucky I didn’t get more time, but I don’t want any part of no pardon," she added.

It's refreshing to see that at least one of the MAGA insurrectionists has seen the error of their ways and taken responsibility for their crimes. Her courage just makes the shame of the others all the more pronounced.

Trump's mass pardon of roughly 1,500 insurrectionists will go down in history as one of the most lawless acts ever taken by an American president.

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"A Lady asked an old street vendor: "How much do you sell your eggs for?" The old man replied "0.50¢ an egg, madam.” The Lady responde, “I'll take 6 eggs for $2.00 or I'm leaving.” The old salesman replied, “Buy them at the price you want, Madam. This is a good start for me because I haven't sold a single egg today and I need this to live.”

She bought her eggs at a bargain price and left with the feeling that she had won. She got into her fancy car and went to a fancy restaurant with her friend. She and her friend ordered what they wanted. They ate a little and left a lot of what they had asked for. So they paid the bill, which was $150. The ladies gave $200 and told the fancy restaurant owner to keep the change as a tip.

This story might seem quite normal to the owner of the fancy restaurant, but very unfair to the egg seller. The question it raises is;
Why do we always need to show that we have power when we buy from the needy?
And why are we generous to those who don't even need our generosity?

We once read somewhere that a father used to buy goods from poor people at a high price, even though he didn't need the things. Sometimes he paid more for them. His children were amazed. One day they asked him "why are you doing this dad?" The father replied: "It's charity wrapped in dignity.”

I know that most of you will not share this message, but if you are one of the people who have taken the time to read this far...
Then this message of attempted "humanisation" will have gone one step further in the right direction."

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While strolling down a busy street, 50 Cent noticed a charming girl walking nearby. Her radiant smile and confident stride caught his attention immediately. As they walked side by side, the rapper couldn’t help but admire her effortless grace and style. Though tempted to strike up a conversation, he chose to respect the moment, letting their shared path speak for itself. The bustling city seemed to fade, leaving just the two of them in a fleeting connection. It was a brief yet memorable encounter, a reminder of how unexpected beauty can turn an ordinary walk into something extraordinary.

A HOMELESS MAN ASKED ME TO BUY HIM COFFEE – HOURS LATER, HE SAT NEXT TO ME IN FIRST CLASS

I was flying home to meet my fiancée's parents for the first time.

Before my flight, I stopped at a café, preferring its lively hum to the airport's sterile waiting area. As I sipped my coffee, a disheveled man walked in, hesitantly asking patrons for a drink. His worn clothes and tired eyes told a story of hardship.

When he approached me, I asked what he wanted.

"Jamaican Blue Mountain," he said sheepishly. It was the priciest option on the menu. When I asked why, he explained it was his birthday, and he'd always wanted to try it.

Something about his honesty struck me. I bought him the coffee and a slice of cake and sat with him as he shared a heartbreaking story of loss, betrayal, and bad luck. Before I left, I gave him $100, wished him well, and hurried to the airport.

Hours later, as I settled into my first-class seat, my heart nearly stopped. The same man sat down next to me.

But this time, he wasn't the same. Gone were the tattered clothes and weary face. He wore a tailored suit, and a polished watch glinted on his wrist."

"WHAT'S GOING ON HERE?" I stammered "

Ugandan socialite Bad Black has admitted feeling trapped in and weighed down by her past life.

The 35-year-old born Shanitah Namuyimbwa shared an emotional account of her troubled past in a candid conversation with Pastor Wilson Bugembe on her YouTube channel.

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