Statistics Agency

Speaking to One Africa TV, Experts Question Accuracy of New Unemployment Figures

One Africa TV NewsOnOne spoke with experts pertaining to this week's unemployment stats released by the Statistics Agency. In this report , voiced by Willem Snyman and compiled by OATV's journalist Envaalde Matheus, they have expressed doubts about the accuracy of the latest unemployment statistics, raising concerns over whether the Agency maintained consistency in its methodology. Find last night's full bulletin on oneafrica.tv

January 31, 2025 41

Business / Economics

One Africa Tv highlights Windhoek’s unemployed

Many unemployed men in Windhoek wait by the roadside for job opportunities, but some have gone years without success. On the ground for us and now reporting is One Africa TV's NewsOnOne journalist Ketemba Tjipepa: The Statistics Agency puts the unemployment in Kavango West as a surge from 33% in 2018 to 52.8% in 2023, while Omusati and Ohangwena also saw sharp increases. NSA puts the national stats at […]

January 30, 2025 38

Business / Economics

Labor Expert Weighs In On NSA Unemployment Stats release

According to the Statistics Agency, the local unemployment rate now stands at 36.9%, compared to 33.4% in 2018. Statistician General Alex Shimuafeni announced the figures yesterday: For comment, Labor Analyst Herbert Jauch: Josef Kefas Sheehama, an Economics and Business Researcher, raises concerns about the accuracy of unemployment data, questioning survey definitions and government use for planning. Commenting on a social media post, the expert cautions that the rising unemployment […]

January 30, 2025 44

Business / Economics

Strong Growth in Export Earnings for November

The Statistics Agency’s latest International Merchandise Trade Statistics bulletin reveals a 39% rise in export earnings. Ellen Shihepo from One Africa TV reports on this economic milestone and the increase from N$8.8 billion in October to N$12.2 billion in November 2024. Visit oneafrica.tv for the latest news or watch NewsOnOne weeknights at 7

January 17, 2025 31

Namibia

Labour Statistics exclusion raises questions

The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) is expected to release its Labour Statistics on 29 January 2025. However, the agency has come under fire for excluding unemployment figures and the Labour Force Survey from its 2023 Census Report, sparking concerns over transparency and accountability. Youth, who form a significant portion of Namibia's 1.4 million voters, are particularly impacted. According to an Afrobarometer survey, unemployment stands at 43% overall, with youth unemployment […]

November 21, 2024 41

Namibia

NSA and NWR Launch Collaborative Journalism Training at Hardap Dam

To enhance media reporting on crucial data, the Statistics Agency and Wildlife Resorts have announced a collaborative journalism training program at the Hardap Dam Resort, set for later this week. Over 14 journalists from various media outlets will participate in this comprehensive training. NWR's Nelson Ashipala expands:

November 6, 2024 24

Namibia

Namibia records 16.3 percent export earnings

The Namibia Statistics Agency has just released the Namibia Mer-chandise Trade Statics for April 2024. Namibia’s export earnings recorded an increase of 16.3 percent from N$8.2 billion recorded in March 2024. The import bill for the month under review decreased by 1.3 percent from N$12.8 billion recorded during the preceding month, translating into a trade deficit of N$3.1 billion when com-pared to N$4.6 billion recorded in March […]

June 4, 2024 66