insert_link Namibia Kavango East unemployment reaches 52% Statistics (Photo: Cirrus Capital) The unemployment rate in Kavango East has increased to 52% in 2023, up from 48% in 2011, according to data released by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). According to the Namibia Press Agency, youth unemployment in the region remains high at 60.4%. Ndiyona Constituency recorded the highest unemployment rates, with 65% overall and 73% among young people. The Namibia Press Agency reports that most employed residents […] today17 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia Political Analyst says Prime Minister’s youth job plan misses the mark — urges structural reform Photo: Contributed Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanya has criticised Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare’s strategy to fight youth unemployment by placing young people in the police, military, and correctional services. Kamwanya says these are service institutions, not employment solutions, and the plan is largely symbolic, failing to address deeper economic issues. Kamwanya pointed out the mismatch: “If I’m studying engineering or education… does that mean I must go and join the police, […] today11 June, 2025
