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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Alex Shimuafeni

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Namibia

NSA Denies Government Interference in Delayed Unemployment Data Release

Namibia Statistics Agency's statistician general Alex Shimuafeni has refuted claims of government interference in the delay of unemployment statistics reports indicate. This after releasing the 2023 census data without employment figures, the NSA received a letter of demand from the Economic Policy Research Association calling for the data within 10 days. Shimuafeni emphasized the NSA’s commitment to impartiality, stating that data is released simultaneously to all stakeholders without prior consultation.

todayNovember 11, 2024 9

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Namibia’s Youthful Demographic Challenges: Population Hits Three Million

Alex Shimuafeni, the statistician general of the Namibia Statistics Agency, has disclosed that Namibia's population has reached three million, with a significant portion of 2.1 million being young individuals. This demographic trend is anticipated to perpetuate issues such as youth unemployment, poverty, and inequality, according to experts. The data unveiled an increase in the country's population from 2.1 million in 2011 to three million in 2023. Statistics indicate that 71.1% […]

todayMarch 14, 2024 14

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Namibia’s infant mortality rate rises

Statistician-General, Alex Shimuafeni, has reported a concerning rise in the country's infant mortality rate from 49 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2018 to 54 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2021. The increase is attributed to communicable, perinatal, and nutritional conditions. The Namibia Press Agency reports that more than half of the infant deaths were males, and the Oshana and Omaheke regions recorded the highest number of infant deaths […]

todayDecember 6, 2023 6

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Namibia’s leading causes of death revealed

The Namibia Statistics Agency has revealed that between 2018 and 2021, the country’s death toll rose from 18,939 to 24,117, and in 2020, hypertensive diseases were cited as the primary cause of death, while COVID-19 took the lead in 2021, followed by HIV and lower respiratory infections. The Khomas and Oshana Regions witnessed the highest number of deaths, while Kavango West and Kunene reported the lowest mortality rates. Here is NSA […]

todayDecember 5, 2023 91

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