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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

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

Namibia

Former ombudsman calls for law enforcement training on human rights

By: Selma Taapopi Former ombudsman John Walters says there is a need for adequate human rights training for law enforcement officers. Walters' comments come after a Nust study found that 185 out of every 100,000 people in prison have not been tried. The report indicates that the prosecution office returned more than 199 police dockets from the Wanaheda, Katutura, and Otjomuise police stations for the immediate release of the detained […]

today27 January, 2025

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IPC’s case challenge to await Supreme Court ruling

By: Envaalde Matheus  The Electoral Court has put IPC’s case on hold, challenging the National Assembly election results, pending the Supreme Court's ruling on the presidential election.  The case centres on a proclamation issued by President Nangolo Mbumba, which extended the voting period for the 2024 elections beyond November 27.  Political parties have welcomed the judge's decision to await the Supreme Court's guidance. PDM secretary-general Manuel Ngaringombe called the judges’ […]

today20 January, 2025

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Nedbank supports launch of new innovative agricultural board game

By: Hertha Ekandjo Nedbank supports the recent launch of a new agriculturally themed board game, developed in Namibia. Designed to educate and entertain, the game titled Farmwise, fosters understanding of the challenges and rewards of farming while promoting collaboration between farmers, labourers and their families. According to Nedbank, the idea for the game was born out of frustration suffered by game developer Piet Gouws. “After he had found himself stranded […]

today20 January, 2025

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B2Gold’s Wolfshag production to extend until 2027

By: Eric Mhunduru B2Gold Namibia said exploration results indicate the potential to extend underground production at Wolfshag in 2027. The country manager said this will supplement the processing operations into 2032 when economically viable stockpiles are forecast to be exhausted. Roos said capital expenditures in 2025 at the Otjikoto mine are expected to total US$39 million, a slight increase from the total estimated capital expenditures in 2024.   "We are […]

today20 January, 2025