Government renews employment contracts for fishermen

Government renews employment contracts for fishermen

The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources and the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation have renewed the contracts of the re-employed Fishermen under the Governmental Employment Redress Program. Here is the Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources Derek Klazen, with more.

April 8, 2024 31

Namibia

Information Ministry gives update of initiatives for transparent government communication

The Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology has given an update on the Ministry's activities and programs at the Government Information Centre, supporting transparency and efficient communication among government entities, the public, and the media, in line with the Government Communication Strategy. Here’s the Ministry's, Shoki Kandjimi with more.

November 23, 2023 32

Business / Economics

Government launches ‘My First Job’ program to address youth unemployment

To combat the high youth unemployment rate of 48%, the government is launching the "My First Job" program, comprising the Youth Employment Tax Incentive and National Internship Programme. Led by the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises, the Ministry of Higher Education, Technology & Innovation, and the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, the initiative addresses graduate unemployment by providing initial industry experience for school leavers and graduates.

November 23, 2023 70