Interview Transcripts

Lifalaza Simataa of the Landless People’s Movement talks : “Charting Namibia’s Economic Progress: Beyond Job Creation Towards Sustainable Growth”

In an interview with our news team at Future Media, the Landless People's Movement spokesperson Lifalaza Simataa give his opinion on shops in Namibia being open for 24 hours to boost economic activity. "The proposal to keep shops open 24/7, while an intriguing idea in concept, doesn't seem practical to address the economic challenges our nation faces. It's a good concept to consider but lacks feasibility in our current circumstances. […]

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Interview Transcripts

Initiative to Combat Alcohol Abuse: A Conversation with Keshia Damases Ipinge

In a recent interview, Keshia Damases Ipinge, founder of the Alcohol-Free Futures Support Group, shed light on her motivations and the impact of her initiative aiming to assist individuals struggling with alcohol abuse. During the discussion, Ms. Ipinge shared her personal journey, revealing that her past experiences with alcoholism prompted her to create the support group. Having battled with alcohol abuse since the age of 16, she realized the destructive […]

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Africa

Urgent reforms needed to address unemployment crisis. BUT is Namibia’s labour force competent enough?

It's undeniably a crisis! Namibia is finding itself at a critical juncture as recent statistics from a survey conducted by the Economic Policy Research Association reveal the negative reality of the country’s job market. An alarming 56% of over 500 local businesses surveyed express difficulty in securing competent and skilled employees, with 30% describing the situation as "extremely difficult." This data highlights the immediate need for Namibians to align their […]

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