insert_link Health / Medical INTERVIEW: The Nutrition Alliance of Namibia Director, Ben Schernick, Speaks on Addressing Malnutrition and Food Security As Namibia faces its election season followed by the festive period, the country must confront a pressing issue: malnutrition. From December to March, the peak season for malnutrition, it’s a time of heightened awareness and urgency, particularly in regions most affected by food insecurity. Ben Schernick, the Director of the Nutrition Alliance of Namibia, sheds light on the current state of malnutrition in the country, emphasizing the need for […] todayNovember 13, 2024 22
insert_link South Africa DA says the latest unemployment figures attest to its commitment to South Africans The DA says the latest unemployment figures attest to its commitment to South Africans, sustainable, inclusive economic growth, and meaningful job creation. StatsSA’s latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey reveals a decrease in the unemployment rate from 33.5-percent to 32.1-percent. However, youth unemployment continues to sit high at 43.2-percent. The DA says this green shoots in jobs numbers must accelerate economic reform including breaking Eskom’s power monopoly and addressing weak service […] todayNovember 13, 2024 21
insert_link Namibia Swapo promises 250,000 jobs for youth With Namibia facing high unemployment levels and political parties ramping up their campaign efforts to sway voters, the Swapo Party’s presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has announced that the party has allocated over N$80 billion to create more than 250,000 jobs for unemployed youth in the country over the next five years. todayOctober 22, 2024 50
insert_link Namibia Swapo and IPC manifestos reveal big budget plans The Swapo Party's manifesto. Launched on Saturday, promises to spend over N$85 billion to create jobs for unemployed Namibians over the next five years if they win the election. The Independent Patriots for Change also released a manifesto at the weekend, which includes a N$100 billion budget for national development if the party is elected into power. Public policy analyst Dr. Marius Kudumo weighs in. todaySeptember 16, 2024 120
insert_link Namibia Vice President Nandi-Ndaitwah meets with the forum of German-speaking Namibians Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, in her capacity as the SWAPO Party's presidential candidate, recently met with the Forum of German-speaking Namibians. The forum's chairperson, Harald Hecht, expressed gratitude for the continued dialogue and said the forum remains committed to contributing to the country's well-being. Hecht said that the forum, driven by a sense of civil responsibility and loyalty to Namibia, seeks to participate in the nation's public life. Hecht […] todayAugust 19, 2024 52
insert_link Namibia Namibia Progressive Party leader Pendapala Negonga says the unemployment crisis can be resolved With the nations 18-35 year-olds still grappling with unemployment and no end in sight, the Namibia Progressive Party leader, Pendapala Negonga says, this can be resolved. todayAugust 16, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia Poverty Eradication Ministry’s response prompts BIG Coalition To Proceed With Protest on August 26 Despite responses from the Poverty Eradication ministry, the Basic Income Grant Coalition says they will proceed with its nationwide protest on August 26, aimed at addressing youth unemployment and poverty. The organization says its petition handed over in June has not garnered urgent and favorable responses. 21 year-old researcher from BIG, Tjipura Tjipura, asserts that Namibia, rich in resources, is fully capable of feeding its 3 million residents. todayAugust 16, 2024 32
insert_link South Africa S.A Economist Urges Urgent Reforms as South Africa’s Unemployment Rises to 33.5% South African economic expert, Raymond Parsons calls for immediate economic reforms in response to the unemployment rate rising to 33.5%. He stresses the need for structural changes to stimulate job-rich growth and improve business confidence, particularly to reduce youth unemployment and secure a sustainable economic future. todayAugust 14, 2024 18
insert_link Africa Young, urban, African: research explores what it means to be a good citizen in Ghana, Uganda and Tanzania By Amy S. Patterson, Sewanee: The University of the South; Megan Hershey, Whitworth University, and Tracy Kuperus, Calvin University Young people between the ages of 18 and 35 make up two-thirds of Africa’s population. The number is expected to reach 75% by 2030. They live in an environment of rapid urbanisation, high unemployment rates and poor state services. These are some of the factors that incline young people […] todayAugust 8, 2024 30