insert_link Namibia Kavango East unemployment reaches 52% Statistics (Photo: Cirrus Capital) The unemployment rate in Kavango East has increased to 52% in 2023, up from 48% in 2011, according to data released by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). According to the Namibia Press Agency, youth unemployment in the region remains high at 60.4%. Ndiyona Constituency recorded the highest unemployment rates, with 65% overall and 73% among young people. The Namibia Press Agency reports that most employed residents […] today17 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia Finance Ministry extends youth fund proposal deadline to 25 August Ministry of Finance office, Windhoek (Photo: The Namibian newspaper) The Ministry of Finance has extended the deadline for submitting project proposals for the National Youth Development Fund from 1 August to 25 August 2025. The official launch of the fund has been moved to 14 September 2025, giving applicants additional time to prepare and submit their proposals. Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanya has welcomed the extension, calling the fund an important […] today13 August, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Youth Must Own NDP 6, Says NUY’s Tjipura Tjipura Tjipura from Namibia United Youth (NUY), an umbrella body for youth-led organisations, has called on Namibian youth to take charge of the country’s development trajectory by critically engaging with the newly launched National Development Plan 6 (NDP 6). Speaking ahead of a virtual youth dialogue set for today, 24 July at 2pm, Tjipura said it is essential for young people to examine whether NDP 6 reflects their lived […] today24 July, 2025
insert_link Namibia UNAM Streamlines Degrees to Boost Graduate Prospects In a major academic reform, the University of Namibia has transitioned to a three-year undergraduate degree structure, moving away from the four-year honours format. The move, implemented in 2023, aligns the university with international education norms and supports graduates in pursuing postgraduate studies and employment. UNAM’s Simon Namesho highlights the change as key to addressing youth unemployment. today8 July, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Interview: Calls grow for annual job data to hold government accountable and guide effective policy Labour expert and social justice advocate Herbert Jauch says the absence of up-to-date employment statistics is crippling the country’s ability to address its mounting unemployment crisis. Speaking to Future Media, Jauch said government has not released a full Labour Force Survey since 2018 — leaving policymakers, citizens, and researchers in the dark. Jauch explained that while the Namibia Statistics Agency had once aimed for biennial labour updates, financial constraints and […] today24 June, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Namises Urges Practical Action From Nekundi to Tackle Hunger and Joblessness Windhoek – Social justice activist Rosa Namises has called on Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi to go beyond rhetoric and present clear, practical strategies to tackle hunger and unemployment. Reacting to the Minister's recent public address, Namises said the time for abstract promises is over, and what citizens now demand are concrete plans with measurable outcomes. In a passionate statement shared in the early hours of the morning, Namises […] today16 June, 2025
insert_link Namibia Political Analyst says Prime Minister’s youth job plan misses the mark — urges structural reform Photo: Contributed Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanya has criticised Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare’s strategy to fight youth unemployment by placing young people in the police, military, and correctional services. Kamwanya says these are service institutions, not employment solutions, and the plan is largely symbolic, failing to address deeper economic issues. Kamwanya pointed out the mismatch: “If I’m studying engineering or education… does that mean I must go and join the police, […] today11 June, 2025
insert_link Namibia Youth unemployment crisis draws national attention as MP calls for action Swapo MP Emma Muteko has raised alarm over the escalating youth unemployment crisis, particularly in the Kavango East and Omusati regions, calling for an urgent investigation into the root causes affecting young people aged 15 to 24. Speaking during a session of the National Council, Muteko expressed concern about the persistent lack of opportunities for the country’s youth and urged the government to clarify what is driving the regional disparities […] today21 May, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics SMEs crucial to Namibia’s economic growth, says FNB Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are playing a growing role in economic development, with their impact reaching beyond just job creation. According to FNB Namibia's Head of SME, Nesdha De Jongh, SMEs are key to addressing some of the country’s most pressing issues, including high youth unemployment and inequality. “SMEs are the backbone of the economy,” De Jongh said. “We need to empower their growth so that they’ll be able […] today20 May, 2025
