insert_link Namibia Kamanjab Village Council CEO Urges Investment to Tackle Poverty and Unemployment Bianca Nguaiko, the CEO of Kamanjab Village Council, is actively advocating for investment in both residential and commercial land use to combat poverty and address the village's high unemployment rate, standing at over 50 percent. Nguaiko emphasized the importance of policy reform and improving the village's image to attract investors and integrate planning and management practices effectively. She highlighted the potential benefits of such investments, including infrastructure development and institutional […] todayMarch 26, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia From protest to power: #ShutItAllDown movement transforms into political force for Namibia’s future By Dilia Mazula The #Shutitalldown movement, originally known for its groundbreaking protest in October 2020 following the tragic death of 22-year-old Shannon Wasserfall, whose remains were reportedly found buried in a shallow grave 6 months after she went missing, recently announced its transition from a grassroots advocacy group to a political party, aiming to actively participate in Namibia's 2024 parliamentary elections. Speaking to Future Media News, Ndilokelwa Nthengwe, an […] todayJanuary 10, 2024 60
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s immigration proposals are based on false claims and poor logic – experts By Loren B Landau, University of the Witwatersrand and Rebecca Walker, University of the Witwatersrand The South African government recently issued a long-awaited policy statement – called a White Paper – outlining proposed changes to the country’s asylum and immigration system. More than 20 years after its first post-apartheid immigration legislation in 1998, immigration remains a pressing concern. Getting this policy right could help with South Africa’s economic recovery, increase […] todayNovember 27, 2023 8