Amushelelo gives update on planned national unemployment protest

Amushelelo gives update on planned national unemployment protest

Following a letter from the lawyers of Rani Group of Companies, Weder, Kauta & Hoveka Incorporated, about stopping the planned closure of the company's shops, we contacted social justice and economic activist, Michael Amushelelo for an update. Amushelelo, who faced an assault by security personnel upon arriving at the stores, also gave a brief update on next year's plan for a national unemployment protest on Independence Day. The activist has […]

December 20, 2023 57

Namibia

Oluno Correctional Facility releases 11 first-time offenders

Eleven inmates were released from the Oluno Correctional Facility on Wednesday, following the Community Advisory Council’s (CAC) decision to assist first-time offenders with sentences ranging from six to three months or fines not exceeding N.dollars 1 000. CAC Chairperson Chika Sitambi said the aim was to offer those with small fines a chance to improve their lives. Sitambi indicated that 11 inmates were identified, and funds were provided by […]

December 14, 2023 12

Africa

Zimbabwe’s Mthuli Ncube wins Best Finance Minister award

Zimbabwe’s Finance minister Mthuli Ncube has been awarded the title of Best African Finance Minister of the Year by Reputation Poll International. The BBC reports that Ncube expressed gratitude for the award, saying it acknowledges the efforts of his ministry and the Treasury team in spearheading the transformation of the economy. Despite ongoing economic challenges, including an estimated 85% unemployment rate, the award was met with criticism from Zimbabwean activist […]

December 12, 2023 58

Namibia

Vice President Mbumba calls for expanded job opportunities for the youth

Vice President Nangolo Mbumba is calling on the public and private sectors to open up employment opportunities not only for National Youth Service graduates but also for university graduates. Mbumba says the government recognises the plight of the youth and the many challenges they face, such as a lack of skills and high unemployment. According to the Vice President, the government has prioritised addressing these challenges through various institutions.

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Namibia

Nghoshi urges youth to refrain from illegal activities

Erongo Regional Youth Forum Chairperson, Serron Nghoshi, has called on the youth in the region to refrain from indulging in illegal activities that will result in them ending up on the wrong side of the law, especially during the festive season. Nghoshi, in a festive season message availed to Nampa, urged the youth to rather focus on being responsible and respectable and to identify the opportunities that are being […]

December 12, 2023 9

South Africa

The EFF says the looming retrenchment of six-thousand Post Office workers is devastating

The EFF says it condemns the approval of the South African Post Office business rescue plan, which will see six-thousand workers retrenched and the closure of 420 branches nationwide. The plan is contingent on a 3.8-billion-rand bailout from the government. The EFF says this devastating decision and what can only be described as a jobs bloodbath, is borne from years of ANC mismanagement and neglect of state-owned enterprises. It adds […]

December 8, 2023 1

Namibia

Unemployed teachers protest poor leadership

Hundreds of unemployed teachers are protesting nationwide, blaming the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture for inadequate leadership and poor planning. They argue that these issues are delaying the delivery of quality education in the country. Mahongora Kavihuha Secretary General of the Trade Union Congress of Namibia.

November 30, 2023 39

Namibia

FirstRand Namibia and Ohorongo Cement empower Opuwo youth

Twenty-five Opuwo youths have received brickmaking and business skills training, along with a starter pack to start their own businesses, from the FirstRand Namibia Foundation Trust and Ohorongo Cement. The two-day training was held at the Opuwo Urban Constituency office last week. In a statement issued on Monday, FNB Commercial Relationship Manager Kaarina Matheus highlighted the significant role skills development plays in Namibia’s economic growth agenda. “Namibia needs advanced technical […]

November 28, 2023 23

Business / Economics

Government launches ‘My First Job’ program to address youth unemployment

To combat the high youth unemployment rate of 48%, the government is launching the "My First Job" program, comprising the Youth Employment Tax Incentive and National Internship Programme. Led by the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises, the Ministry of Higher Education, Technology & Innovation, and the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, the initiative addresses graduate unemployment by providing initial industry experience for school leavers and graduates.

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