insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Unemployment’s Silent Toll on Mental Health: Katjijova Speaks Out Unemployment isn’t just an economic challenge — it’s a deep psychological battle that many Namibians face alone. Psychological Counsellor Marcella Katjijova says the effects of joblessness can be devastating, stripping individuals of their sense of purpose and self-worth. “Not being employed has a negative psychological impact on any individual, especially if they have the skills but can’t find work,” Katjijova explains. She warns that persistent unemployment often leaves people with […] today14 July, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Interview: Calls grow for annual job data to hold government accountable and guide effective policy Labour expert and social justice advocate Herbert Jauch says the absence of up-to-date employment statistics is crippling the country’s ability to address its mounting unemployment crisis. Speaking to Future Media, Jauch said government has not released a full Labour Force Survey since 2018 — leaving policymakers, citizens, and researchers in the dark. Jauch explained that while the Namibia Statistics Agency had once aimed for biennial labour updates, financial constraints and […] today24 June, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Namises Urges Practical Action From Nekundi to Tackle Hunger and Joblessness Windhoek – Social justice activist Rosa Namises has called on Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi to go beyond rhetoric and present clear, practical strategies to tackle hunger and unemployment. Reacting to the Minister's recent public address, Namises said the time for abstract promises is over, and what citizens now demand are concrete plans with measurable outcomes. In a passionate statement shared in the early hours of the morning, Namises […] today16 June, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Herbert Jauch Urges Concrete Action on Poverty and Unemployment, Reflecting on Veikko Nekundi’s Legacy Social justice activist Herbert Jauch weighed in on the persistent challenges of poverty and unemployment, drawing attention to the urgent need for practical government interventions. Speaking in the context of reflecting on the legacy of Veikko Nekundi, a respected national figure, Jauch noted that while these issues have been widely acknowledged for years, what is now needed is clear and actionable plans from the administration. “The issue of poverty […] today16 June, 2025
insert_link South Africa S.A Union COSATU Concerned Over U.S. Tariff Threat S.A union Cosatu says it is deeply worried by the United States president Donald Trump’s announcement of pending tariffs on South African and other nations’ exports. Cosatu’s spokesperson, Matthew Parks says this threatens thousands of South African jobs in many sectors, including agriculture, mining, jewellery, chemicals, automotive, and clothing. He says with a 41.9-percent unemployment rate, South Africa cannot afford further job losses: today15 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa S.A’s EFF rejects Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement The Economic Freedom Fightersin South Africa have rejected the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, claiming the government favors private sector profits over job creation and economic growth. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana defended the budget in Parliament, emphasizing a commitment to sustainable public finances. EFF leader Julius Malema criticized the statement for overlooking the rising unemployment crisis. RISE Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi has called for financial reform to address national debt […] today31 October, 2024
