insert_link Business / Economics 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 today31 January, 2025
insert_link 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 […] today30 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia NSA’s Omission of Unemployment Data Raises Serious Concerns The Statistics Agency recently released the 2023 Census report, excluding crucial labour force data, including unemployment statistics, which have not been updated since 2018 when the rate was 33.4%. Cirrus Securities experts warn that current unemployment may exceed 40% due to economic challenges and the impact of COVID-19. This omission raises alarms about the NSA's independence and integrity, undermining public trust in its role to provide comprehensive data. It says […] today1 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia LPM’s Mootu Criticizes Mid-Term Budget as “Missed Opportunity” Utaara Mootu of the Landless People's Movement criticized the mid-term budget, calling it insufficient for addressing the nation's pressing economic and social issues. She raised concerns about delayed unemployment data, claiming it leaves voters uninformed. Mootu emphasized that housing, education, agriculture, electrification, and SME support require urgent, transformative action rather than continued promises. She concluded by urging the government to prioritize meaningful reforms that provide justice and dignity to citizens. […] today31 October, 2024
