Afrobarometer

Labour Statistics exclusion raises questions

The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) is expected to release its Labour Statistics on 29 January 2025. However, the agency has come under fire for excluding unemployment figures and the Labour Force Survey from its 2023 Census Report, sparking concerns over transparency and accountability. Youth, who form a significant portion of Namibia's 1.4 million voters, are particularly impacted. According to an Afrobarometer survey, unemployment stands at 43% overall, with youth unemployment […]

21 November, 2024 53

Oshiwambo

Aa Namibia oyendji itaya vulu omakwashilipaleko guuhaku-Afrobarometer

Omapekapeko gongaashingeyi go Afrobarometer oga holola kutya aa Namibia oyendji kayena ekwashilipaleko lyuuhaku,noo % 85 dhaamboka ya pulwapulwa yati itayeli vulu. Mokati kaamboka yena ekwashilipaleko lyuuhaku,ya thika petata oyena omakwashilipaleko gopaumwene,omanga yalwe yena gepangelo nenge gopashigwana. Omapekapeko oga mono wo kutya oo % 78 dhaakwashigwana oyena omaipulo kombinga yetakamitho lyopaunamiti tali vulika ngele ya gomboka. omanga ya thika poshititatu yiitaala kutya epangelo lya Namibia nali kwashilipaleka kutya kehe omuntu okwa […]

23 August, 2024 35

Oshiwambo

Aa Africa oyendji otaya popile ekutheko lyoonkondo komatanga gopakwiita ngele aaleli ya hogololwa itaya longo muuwanawa wawo

Aa Africa oyendji oyati otaya taamba ekutheko lyoonkondo dhoku lela kaakwiiita,ngele aalelli yawo mboka ya hogololwa itaya longo muuwanawa wawo,shiikwatelela komapekapeko go Afrobarometer. O Bloomberg Africa oya lopota kutya oshititatu shaamboka ya pulwapulwa oyati eidhopemo lyopakwiita kalishi omukalo omwaanawa goku lela. Oshinyanyangidhwa sho Afrobarometer osheya sho einekelo muudemokoli taligu pevi menenevi,naasho omaipulo gokwaahalonga nuuyuki taga indjipala.

24 July, 2024 40

Namibia

IPPR calls for action on Whistleblower Protection Act

On 11 July 2024, as the world observes 'African Anti-Corruption Day' under the theme “Effective Whistleblowers Protection Mechanism: A Critical Tool in the Fight Against Corruption,” the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has called on the government to urgently implement the 2017 Whistleblower Protection Act. Graham Hopwood, Executive Director of IPPR, stressed the need for establishing the Whistleblower Protection Office without delay. Hopwood highlighted recent Afrobarometer findings indicating […]

11 July, 2024 60

Namibia

Namibian youth turn backs on political parties, survey reveals

https://youtu.be/xWLE28d7Arw By Valeria Handobe Owner of Survey Warehouse Christie Keulder says that young Namibians are distancing themselves from political parties, with many stating that they no longer feel close to any party. This follows a survey conducted by Afrobarometer in March this year, which revealed that only 56% of young people voted during the 2019 national election. Afrobarometer is a pan-African non-partisan survey research network […]

7 June, 2024 30

Namibia

Afrobarometer Survey Shows Namibians Value Elections Despite Intimidation Concerns

The latest Afrobarometer survey by The Survey Warehouse in Windhoek reveals that most Namibians value elections and feel free to join political organizations and vote without pressure. Over 70% voted in the 2019 election, with most viewing it as free and fair. However, about 30% experienced fear of political intimidation or violence during the campaign. Insights by Christie Keulder, researcher and owner of The Survey Warehouse.

5 June, 2024 85

Namibia

Afrobarometer addresses the role of social media in political campaigns

Despite over 55% of Namibians relying on social media for news and information, most political parties in the country lack a significant presence on these platforms. According to Round 9 of the Afrobarometer survey, this is concerning given the upcoming elections, as social media can be a valuable tool for parties to reach and communicate with their supporters. Local Political Analyst Dr. Ndumba Kamwanyah weighs in on the matter. According […]

21 May, 2024 94 2

Africa

Belief in democracy is on the decline in Africa. Traditional institutions can help restore its importance

By Vladimir Chlouba, University of Richmond Democracy in Africa has not had a good year. Military juntas from Mali to Niger appear to have cemented their grip on power. Sudan’s democratic dreams were dashed when the country’s two most powerful strongmen opted for war. And there’s now evidence that ordinary Africans may be losing faith in democracy as the best form of government. Afrobarometer, an organisation […]

17 May, 2024 18

Africa

Corrupt, brutal and unprofessional? Africa-wide survey of police finds diverging patterns

By Matthias Krönke, University of Cape Town and Thomas Isbell, University of Cape Town Africans generally have a low regard for the quality of policing on the continent. Perceptions of police misconduct, corruption and brutality are widespread, according to a new survey by Afrobarometer. The independent research network surveyed 39 countries between 2021 and 2023. Our survey offers new evidence of how Africans experience and assess their […]

14 March, 2024 36