unemployment

INTERVIEW: Dr. Basilius Kasera on SONA and Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG)

In a candid interview, Dr. Basilius Kasera shared his thoughts on the government's response to the concept of a Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG), particularly in light of recent discussions following the State of the Nation Address (SONA). He critiques the government's current approach to addressing economic inequality and offers his perspectives on the importance of a nationwide basic income system. Dr. Kasera begins by emphasizing the distinction between […]

28 April, 2025 36

South Africa

ActionSA challenges GNU to break the ANC’s reliance on failing economic policies

ActionSA has challenged the government of national unity partners to break the ANC’s reliance on failing economic policies. ActionSA's Alan Beesley says South Africa’s economy remains far below emerging market averages, while unemployment remains at 41.9-percent.

5 March, 2025 54

South Africa

In S.A, ANC calls for a constructive, informed, and sober debate on the budget

In S.A, the ANC Veterans' League is calling for a constructive, informed, and sober debate on the budget. ANC Veterans' League president, Snuki Zikalala, says the government should avoid drastic expenditure slashing and must also be mindful of the sentiment of citizens, who struggle with high unemployment and the ongoing high cost of living. Meanwhile, the DA says it refuses to be held hostage or intimidated by the ANC’s blatant […]

3 March, 2025 57

Uncategorized

Unemployment in Namibia – A call for multi-sectoral action

Sydwill Scholtz By: Sydwill Scholtz, Labour Analyst The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) released the latest 2023 unemployment statistics for the country in January 2025, and, needless to say, the results are nothing shy of shocking. The results indicate that unemployment remains a significant social challenge in the country with the inherent ripple effect of poverty and social unrest detracting from the country's economic growth and development as […]

26 February, 2025 138

Namibia

Labour Analyst Weighs In on Grade 11 Exit Concerns

Popular Democratic Movement MP Reggie Diergaardt has voiced concerns over the new curriculum, which designates Grade 11 as the exit point for many students. He argues that this system could exacerbate unemployment and social challenges. In response, we spoke to labour analyst Sydwill Scholtz, who shared this insights on the potential impact of this policy.

20 February, 2025 65

Interview Transcripts

Interview: Musutua Slams Shiimi Over Lack of Action on Poverty

Activist Rinaani Musutua has taken a firm stance against Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi, condemning what she calls decades of unfulfilled promises regarding poverty eradication and unemployment in Namibia. Musutua argues that the government’s approach to social grants has been ineffective, particularly criticizing targeted programs such as the Conditional Basic Income Grant, which she refers to as a rebranded Harambee cash grant. She insists that such measures fail to make a […]

17 February, 2025 25

South Africa

S.A’s ACDP leader Kenneth Meshoe says unemployment remains too high

S.A's ACDP leader Kenneth Meshoe says unemployment remains too high, with many qualified doctors struggling to find work. He warns losing the African Growth and Opportunity Act could have serious economic consequences for South Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa’s state of the nation address was under scrutiny for a second day yesterday. Debating the address, Meshoe said the ACDP supports sending a delegation to the United States to engage with the […]

13 February, 2025 65

South Africa

EFF Slams Trump’s Threat Over SA Land Policy

To South Africa, where the EFF has condemned US president Donald Trump’s threat to cut foreign funding to South Africa over its land expropriation policy. Party leader Julius Malema says Trump's statement undermines South Africa’s sovereignty and warns that no threats will deter the government. He emphasises that the act aims to reduce reliance on foreign aid while addressing historical injustices: Meanwhile, the Solidarity Movement has called on the United […]

4 February, 2025 69

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 […]

30 January, 2025 47