Inequality

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% […]

March 14, 2024 16

Videos

Brazil pushes for stronger representation of developing nations as G20 FM meeting opens

Foreign ministers of the G20 gathered Wednesday (Feb. 21) in Rio de Janeiro to discuss poverty, the climate crisis and heightened global tensions. Brazil which took on the annual presidency of the bloc, laid out its priorities. It notably pushed for stronger representation of developing nations in global governance institutions and multilateral banks. “Brazil's presidency of the G20 focuses on three main priorities: The fight against hunger, poverty and inequality; […]

February 22, 2024 27

Interview Transcripts

Dr. Job Amupanda, Leader of the Affirmative Repositioning Political Party, Explores Various Topics in Candid Interview with Future Media News

In a recent interview with Leonard Witbeen, Dr. Job Amupanda, the leader of the Affirmative Repositioning political party, discussed a range of critical topics that impact Namibia and its citizens. The conversation covered political aspirations, youth unemployment, the ongoing legal challenges, and global issues like the situation in the Middle East. The interview began by addressing the AR's journey in attempting to register as a political party, initiated in July […]

February 5, 2024 60

Lifestyle

South Africa’s ageing population comes with new challenges. How best to adapt to them

By Lauren Johnston, University of Sydney Young people – under the age of 15 – currently make up 29% of South Africa’s population. But this will soon change: the aged portion of the population is forecast to rise from 2030, bringing many challenges. Lauren Johnston, an economics and political economy expert, recently published a paper on the subject. We asked her to put the developments into perspective. What is […]

January 22, 2024 26

Interview Transcripts

Unlocking Namibia’s Potential: A Call for Fair Resource Deals and a Universal Basic Income- A sit down with Herbert Jauch, ESJ Trustee

Our team took this moment to speak with Herbert Jauch, a Social Justice Activist and Labor expert. In this piece you will find interesting views by Mr. Jauch on topics such as deals with DeBeers not in favor of Namibians now living in poverty. In a recent statement, Botswana's President Masisi shed light on the repercussions of certain dealings with DeBeers, revealing substantial losses in revenue from diamonds over the […]

January 16, 2024 40

Science & Technology

AI to hit 40% of jobs and worsen inequality

Almost 40% of jobs around the world could be affected by the rise of artificial intelligence, a trend that is likely to deepen inequality, according to the International Monetary Fund. In a Sunday blog post, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva called for governments to establish social safety nets and offer retraining programs to counter the impact of AI. CNN reports that Georgieva said the effects were expected to be felt more […]

January 15, 2024 32

Business / Economics

Wealth of five richest men doubles since 2020 as five billion people made poorer in “decade of division,” says Oxfam

The world’s five richest men have more than doubled their fortunes from $405 billion to $869 billion since 2020 —at a rate of $14 million per hour— while nearly five billion people have been made poorer, reveals a new Oxfam report on inequality and global corporate power. If current trends continue, the world will have its first trillionaire within a decade but poverty won’t be eradicated for another 229 years. […]

January 15, 2024 11

Business / Economics

The Year of Expectations: Converting uncertainty into opportunity

By Josef Kefas Sheehama This time of year is always a welcome opportunity to reflect on what is most important. His Excellency Dr Hage G. Geingob, the President of the Republic of Namibia has declared 2024 as “The Year of Expectations”. As Namibia approaches the general elections in 2024, there is immense pressure on political leaders to tackle these economic challenges and implement policies that will deliver an inclusive […]

January 11, 2024 17

South Africa

South Africa misses the Mandela ‘spirit’ 10 years after icon’s death

With murals of his smiling face still covering many buildings, South Africans on Tuesday marked 10 years since the death of Nelson Mandela with a mixture of longing for his integrity and disappointment over what has happened since. While no official ceremonies were planned to recall South Africa's first black president, many spared a thought for the leader who emerged from prison in 1991 to end apartheid. Fellow Nobel Peace […]

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