i. The provision of a non-contributory pension, which every person over 65 years is
eligible to receive; and
ii. The provision of a cash allowance on a monthly basis, which widows of World
War II military veterans receive.
Extractive industries
26. The Commission welcomes the information provided that the Government charges
mining companies for the exploitation of mineral resources and that the collected
revenue is used to provide public services, enhance human capital and boost
economic growth in line with the objectives of the National Development Plan.
Protection of the Environment
27. The Commission commends the initiatives which have been taken to conserve
biological resources which are under increased threat from a variety of land use
practices, including: land rehabilitation, restocking of species at risk of extinction,
anti-poaching measures, implementation of natural resources management plans for
specific key areas, national tree planting programs and manufacturing sand from
sandstone to alleviate the impact of sand mining.
Protection of the rights of indigenous populations/communities
28. The Commission takes note of the following measures:
i.
ii.
Introduction of the Remote Area Development Programme (RADP), the
Affirmative Action Framework for Remote Area Communities (RACs) and the 10Year Implementation Plan in 2014, as the flagship programs which involve regular
consultations with RACs and monitor implementation of identified projects for
the benefit of the RACs; and
Provision of services to residents of Central Kalahari Game Reserve including
transporting children to and from school, and provision of uniforms, clothing,
bedding and toiletries.
Right to economic, social and cultural development
29. The Commission takes note of the following:
i.
ii.
iii.
The Destitute Programme which entails the assessment and registration of people
who are needy, in addition to providing provisions including food, cash, clothing,
shelter and funeral expenses;
The Orphan Care Program which provides food to orphans on a monthly basis,
shelter where there is need, as well as school uniform and clothing; and
The Community Home Based Care which provides basic amenities for people who
suffer from terminal illnesses such as cancer, HIV/AIDS.
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