insert_link Namibia Labour Analyst Weighs In on Grade 11 Exit Concerns Popular Democratic Movement MP Reggie Diergaardt has voiced concerns over the new curriculum, which designates Grade 11 as the exit point for many students. He argues that this system could exacerbate unemployment and social challenges. In response, we spoke to labour analyst Sydwill Scholtz, who shared this insights on the potential impact of this policy. today20 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Tesla starts hiring in India after Prime Minister Modi met Elon Musk in US Tesla is hiring in India as the US electric carmaker moves ahead with plans to enter the South Asian market. This comes after Indian prime minister Narendra Modi met Tesla CEO Elon Musk during his visit to Washington last week. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai. today18 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics One Africa Tv highlights Windhoek’s unemployed Many unemployed men in Windhoek wait by the roadside for job opportunities, but some have gone years without success. On the ground for us and now reporting is One Africa TV's NewsOnOne journalist Ketemba Tjipepa: The Statistics Agency puts the unemployment in Kavango West as a surge from 33% in 2018 to 52.8% in 2023, while Omusati and Ohangwena also saw sharp increases. NSA puts the national stats at […] today30 January, 2025
insert_link Local Capricorn Foundation Partners with Beautiful Kidz Namibia to Support Disadvantaged Children through the Anusa Project The Capricorn Foundation is proud to announce its partnership with Beautiful Kidz Namibia. The Foundation has committed N$120,000.00 to support the Beautiful Kidz Anusa Project to uplift underprivileged children by donating high-quality school uniforms to 350 disadvantaged children attending public schools in Windhoek and supporting the women who manufacture the uniforms to earn an income. Beautiful Kidz Namibia is a non-profit organisation that operates various programmes to provide […] today29 April, 2024
insert_link Namibia Parolees shine at Women at Work Training centre graduation https://youtu.be/YT9f6BdWCss By Ketemba Tjipepa via News on One In a celebration of determination and resilience, the Women at Work Training Centre in Windhoek witnessed a milestone as seven students, including three inmates on parole from the Windhoek Correctional Facility, graduated from their three-month dress-making and pattern-designing course today. The graduation ceremony, themed "New Beginnings," marked a significant step forward for individuals often forgotten and neglected by society. […] today29 April, 2024
insert_link Namibia Home Affairs Ministry responds to visa issuance allegations Economic activist Michael Amushelelo has raised concerns about officials in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security issuing working visas to plumbers and cleaners from South Africa for employment at Mr Price in Namibia. Ministry spokesperson, Margaret Kalo has acknowledged the country's unemployment rate and affirmed the government’s commitment to prioritise job opportunities for Namibians. today12 February, 2024