THE Alliance of Christian Churches in Namibia (ACCN) says the country has been impacted by Covid-19 spiritually, psychologically, and socio-economically.
This was said in a statement issued by Dolly Nengushe of the ACCN on Friday.
The ACCN conducted a survey the Otjozondjupa, Omusati, Oshana, Oshikoto, Ohangwena and Kavango regions to assess the impact of Covid-19 in the country within the churches constituency.
“It is evident that what has started as a health crisis has now become a human and socio-economic crisis.”
Namibia is ranked the second most unequal society in the world, due to corruption and the skewed distribution of resources, said Nengushe.
Pointing to the Fishrot scandal in which millions were allegedly misplaced and used for personal gain, Nengushe said Namibians have become their own worst enemy.
“That a country with a population of about 2,5 million, with the vastness and wealth of natural resources has more than half of the population living in abject poverty.”
The alliance called for businesses to partner in establishing an investment fund aimed at promoting economic resilience and sustainability post Covid-19.
The devastating impact of Covid-19 is unimaginable but it also presents the church with an opportunity to share faith and provide hope. Unemployment too is a major challenge, and the church has an active role to play in utilising the human capital and natural resources available in the church, said Nengushe.
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