Namibia Namibia’s 2023 Labour Force Survey highlights unemployment challenges and income disparities Helena Mboti and Cheryl Emvula * Only 46.2% of the working-age population (1.88 million people) are active in the labour market, with a notable gender disparity of 51.1% of men versus 41.9% of women. • Using the 2023 definition, the unemployment rate is 36.9% but would rise to 54.8% under the broader 2018 definition, indicating significant underemployment and discouraged workers. * According to the survey, 41.9% of youth (15-24 years) […] today31 January, 2025
Namibia Footy Namibia urges local footballers to invest in CV developmen https://youtu.be/bkoyJOinww0 By: Terence Mukasa A local social media sports page, Footy Namibia, has urged local players to invest their time developing their career Curriculum Vitae, including player videos for agencies to scout them. Footy Namibia founder Silas Jacobs says the agencies often approach him to enquire about certain players. Watch on onefrica.tv, DStv or GOtv at 19h00 on Mondays to Fridays. today31 January, 2025
Namibia NCCI president calls for action on unemployment crisis https://youtu.be/T4v9HKpNWGs By: Josia Shigwedha Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) President Bisey Uirab has called for an urgent need to tackle unemployment. Uirab warns that failure to do this could jeopardize the country’s progress over the past 35 years of independence. Watch on oneafrica.tv, DStv or GOtv at 19h00 on Mondays to Fridays. today31 January, 2025
Namibia Trump administration relists Cuba as a sponsor of terrorism https://youtu.be/Wax8Zr-Fip0 By: Ellen Shihepo US President Donald Trump’s administration reversed the Biden administration’s decision to remove Cuba from the blacklist as a State Sponsor of Terrorism (SST). The Cuban ambassador to Namibia, Sergio Vigoa de la Uz, says Cuba was prepared for the possibility that Trump might unilaterally reverse Biden’s decision and are ready to deal with it. Speaking at the EU and member states media dialogue in […] today30 January, 2025
Namibia It’s becoming difficult to find odd jobs in Windhoek https://youtu.be/o6aySr7Csb8 By: Ketemba Tjipepa Some unemployed men who stand by the roadside in Windhoek have not been lucky to find odd jobs for years. NewsOne caught up with three men who shared their struggles finding a job. A 56-year-old Joseph Valombola has been unable to secure a job for 12 years and stands on the roadside in Khomasdal hoping for odd jobs daily. Despite the challenges, he remains hopeful. […] today29 January, 2025
Namibia Unemployment rate rises from 33.4% to 36.9% in seven years https://youtu.be/KQDKtMiaWg0 By: Selma Taapopi Namibia's unemployment rate increased from 33.4% in 2018 to 36.9% in 2023. The 2023 population and housing census shows that Namibia's labour force totals 53.8%, which is slightly more than a million. There are 867.247 (46.2%) who are not part of the labour force, while those who qualify for employment are 341.931 (33.9%). The research released today by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) says […] today29 January, 2025
Africa Eswatini sends envoy to canvas Namibia’s support for AU Commission position https://youtu.be/c05FX4KcwPI By: Selma Taapopi A special envoy sent by King Mswati the 3rd of the Kingdom of Eswatini delivered a letter to President Nangolo Mbumba at statehouse today. Watch on oneafrica.tv, DStv or GOtv at 19h00 on Mondays to Fridays. #newsonone #newsupdate #oneafrica today29 January, 2025
Namibia Swapo youth league raises alarm over unemployment https://youtu.be/QbQ0rL9W8l8 By: Envaalde Matheus The Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) has raised concerns over the unemployment rate in Namibia. This comes after the Namibia Statistics Agency CNSA) on Wednesday announced that the country's unemployment rate stands at 36.9% during the release of the 2023 Census Labour Force Report by the Namibia Statistic Agency (NSA). SPYL spokesperson Moses Shikerete said they have noted with great concern an increase of 3.5% in […] today29 January, 2025
Namibia Katjavivi reflects on Geingob’s remarkable leadership qualities https://youtu.be/_HI2AnfKuaE By: Envaalde Matheus February 4 marks the first anniversary of President Hage Geingob’s death. NewsonOne spoke to National Assembly Speaker Peter Katjavivi about his memories of the late leader. Katjavivi, set to retire from active politics this year, described Geingob as an extraordinary person—gifted, skilful, and, above all, caring. He shared that Geingob was part of his generation, one of the young leaders who shaped Namibia’s history. Katjavivi emphasised […] today28 January, 2025
