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. […] todayJanuary 29, 2025 102
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 […] todayJanuary 29, 2025 44