Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile
Veronika Haulenga
Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile
Veronika Haulenga
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Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga
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.
South Africa is hosting G20 Employment Working Group meetings in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape, focusing on labour and employment issues. The four-day event will cover youth employment, gender equality, income inequality, and digitalisation’s impact. Guest countries from Africa have been invited to enhance regional cooperation. Employment and Labour minister Nomakhosazana Meth says the meetings align with South Africa’s G20 presidency theme of solidarity, equality and sustainability:
Karibib Town Mayor Davey Van Wyk recently shared insights into his re-election, the town's ongoing development projects, and plans for the future during a conversation about the town's evolving infrastructure and community needs. Re-election and Leadership Vision Mayor Van Wyk expressed his humility and gratitude after being re-elected as the leader of the Karibib Town Council for a second term. "I’m deeply honored that my fellow councillors have entrusted […]
Tuuda Haitula, an industrial psychologist by profession, recently led a program called Free Career Guidance for the Norwegian Boy Child, aimed at assisting young men transitioning from university or high school to the workforce. The program, initially designed for 30 participants, expanded quickly due to overwhelming interest, with 150 applicants ultimately joining the initiative. The Program's Vision and Growth Tuuda explained that the motivation behind the project stemmed from […]
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.
Youth from all corners of the country met at Helao Nafidi, in the Ohangwena Region, on Monday to commemorate International Youth Day. In a related development, the number of young people unemployed globally is at a 15-year low but countries in Asia, the Pacific region, and Arab States - and women in particular - “are not seeing the benefits” of this post-COVID economic recovery, the International Labour Organisation said […]
By Josef Keas Sheehama Although Namibia's oil and gas industry has the potential to boost the country's economy, careful management and diversification are essential to ensuring that this potential is realized without detrimental effects on other industries. Namibia, along with other African countries, is emerging as an attractive oil and gas opportunity due to legislative changes that make the market more appealing. Namibia's […]
In response to the high youth unemployment rate, the Capricorn Foundation has pledged to invest N$1 million in Bank Windhoek's Young Talent Programme. The funds are earmarked for The Capricorn Academy for School Leavers, a new initiative under Bank Windhoek's overarching Young Talent Programme. Here’s Marlize Horn, the bank’s Group Executive for Brand & Corporate Affairs.
By Katharina Fenz, Vienna University of Economics and Business An estimated 23.6 million young Africans (aged 15-35) are unemployed – that’s one in 22 (4.5%). With this number projected to grow to 27 million by 2030, the need for jobs is critical. But the key to good policies for job creation is good data. Against this backdrop, the World Data Lab (a data enterprise producing estimates […]
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