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

job creation

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Business / Economics

South Africa has spent billions in 4 years to create jobs for young people: how their wages affect the broader economy

    By Joshua Budlender, UMass Amherst and Ihsaan Bassier, London School of Economics and Political Science   In October 2020 the South African government launched a collection of public employment programmes, initially intended as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative, called the Presidential Employment Stimulus, has been extended since then. The total budget allocation to March 2024 was R42 billion (US$2.1 billion). By December 2023 it had […]

todayFebruary 16, 2024 3

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Science & Technology

South Africa’s internet space is getting hotter

    By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency   A surge in internet connectivity and speeds will amplify opportunities within South Africa's already flourishing digital economy, executives in the sector believe. Africa-focused news platform Innovation Village reported the 2Africa subsea cable project is expected to be operational in the Rainbow Nation in 2024. “We expect 2Africa West and 2Africa East to be live by the end of the year,” David […]

todayFebruary 6, 2024 34

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Africa

Somalia’s rekindled aviation industry

  By Conrad Onyango, via bird story agency   The recent opening of Somalia’s first plane maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility is the latest indicator of the country’s efforts to revive a civil aviation industry that collapsed more than 30 years ago. Christened the Blue Hangar, the facility in Mogadishu is a key step towards an independent industry, according to local officials, as it offers local flight maintenance capabilities. […]

todayFebruary 6, 2024 38

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Business / Economics

Innovating for Impact: driving positive change through financial solutions

  By Mignon du Preez, Group Marketing, Public Affairs and Sustainability Executive, Old Mutual Namibia   In Namibia, making a real impact with financial solutions is a shared endeavour that requires collective action, innovative thinking, and a deep understanding of our people's needs. As a united force within the financial services industry, we bear a collective responsibility to lead the way toward a better future for everyone. At the forefront […]

todayFebruary 1, 2024 4

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Africa

Young Africans could disrupt authoritarian states but they don’t – here’s why

By Lovise Aalen, Chr. Michelsen Institute and Marjoke Oosterom, Institute of Development Studies Africa has the world’s largest youth population. By 2030, 75% of the African population will be under the age of 35. The number of young Africans aged 15-24 is projected to reach 500 million in 2080. While population dynamics vary across the continent, most sub-Saharan countries have a median age below 19. Niger is the youngest country […]

todayJanuary 8, 2024 49

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Business / Economics

The Alexforbes Lead Story – 30 November

Danny Meyer is the Director of local consultancy firm SMEs Compete that helps Namibian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) grow business, create wealth and generate employment. In this interview he tells Angie why SMEs are so vital to the economy and why they should receive a lot more support. https://iono.fm/e/1386256  

todayDecember 1, 2023 17

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Opinion Pieces

Strengthening Agricultural Planning, 600 000 employments no conservative, Green Hydrogen alternative

By Josef Kefas Sheehama This article, however, attempts to seek out how diversification of the economy will enhance stable and viable economic growth in Namibia. Namibia still desperately needs to improve agricultural production systems and tackle the threats of climate change and uncertainty. Green hydrogen serves as an alternative but not Alpha and Omega for employment creations. The director general of the National Planning Commission and chairperson of the Green Hydrogen […]

todayOctober 20, 2023 6

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