insert_link Namibia Finance Ministry Launches Youth Fund Mentorship Program The finance ministry will introduce regional mentorship programs, coordinated via governors’ offices, to monitor Youth Fund projects and curb fund misuse. Wilson Shikoto, the ministry spokesperson, told Terrence Mukasa that successful applicants have already started training and creating jobs, aligning with the President’s push for youth empowerment and self-employment. today19 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia Government Engages Businesses on AfCFTA Opportunities The Ministries of International Relations and Trade, together with Mines and Energy, hosted a business engagement in Omuthiya to promote Namibia’s integration into the African Continental Free Trade Area. The meeting aimed to identify export opportunities, address business challenges, and align policies to boost Namibia’s participation in continental trade. Trade Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi urged local producers to seize untapped opportunities and meet the required standards to access wider markets. Oshikoto […] today4 November, 2025
insert_link Namibia Namibia Launches Employment Impact Assessment Tool Namibia has launched the Employment Impact Assessment, a new tool to measure how national policies affect job creation, job quality, and social inclusion. The initiative forms part of the UN’s Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection, providing government and partners with technical support to build stronger systems for policy implementation and evaluation. This event brought together policymakers and experts and discussed how EmpIA can drive more inclusive and sustainable […] today3 November, 2025
insert_link Namibia EAN Hosts talks on Jobless growth The Economic Association of Namibia, with the Hanns Seidel Foundation, held a public discussion in Windhoek on how to turn Namibia’s economic growth into jobs. Experts, including Dr. Michael Humavindu from the Ministry of Finance, said growth must be inclusive and linked to job creation, skills development, and support for small businesses. today30 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia Chinese government voices its support for African nations The Chinese government has voiced its support for African nations’ calls for reparations over historical injustices such as the transatlantic slave trade. Speaking in Windhoek, Chinese Ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, said the West must acknowledge and act upon the suffering inflicted on Africans, describing reparations as a long-overdue act of justice. He added that China is aligning its support with Namibia’s development priorities, pledging continued investment to help realise […] today30 October, 2025
