insert_link Namibia National youth population increases According to the 2023 Population and Housing Preliminary Report by the Namibia Statistics Agency, the country's population has almost doubled since independence, reaching 3.02 million in 2023. With the country’s youth making up 2.1 million of the population, labour experts, like Herbert Jauch, are foreseeing continued issues of youth unemployment, poverty, and inequality in the future. todayMarch 14, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Activist Rosa Namises Discusses High Youth Unemployment and Parents’ Pension reliance Activist Rosa Namises comments on the situation where, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency's initial findings, over 71.1% of the population under 35 years of age, out of the total population exceeding 3 million, are predominantly unemployed. This alarming rate of youth unemployment contributes to a greater reliance on their parents' Old Age Pension, currently set at N$1600 per month. todayMarch 14, 2024 6
insert_link Namibia Namibia’s Youthful Demographic Challenges: Population Hits Three Million Alex Shimuafeni, the statistician general of the Namibia Statistics Agency, has disclosed that Namibia's population has reached three million, with a significant portion of 2.1 million being young individuals. This demographic trend is anticipated to perpetuate issues such as youth unemployment, poverty, and inequality, according to experts. The data unveiled an increase in the country's population from 2.1 million in 2011 to three million in 2023. Statistics indicate that 71.1% […] todayMarch 14, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia Director of Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia Explores Economic Impact of Youth Unemployment-Induced Malnutrition In an exploration of the consequences of youth unemployment, the unfortunate link to child hunger has surfaced as a critical concern. We interviewed Ben Schernick, the Director at the Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia, seeking to quantify the economic impact of malnutrition on the country. todayMarch 11, 2024 31
insert_link 2 Namibia Job Amupanda from Affirmative Repositioning provides insights into Namibia’s unemployment situation The GOOD Party, led by secretary-general Brett Herron, emphasizes the need for tangible solutions over well-intended yet hollow plans in President Ramaphosa's State of the Nation address. Herron highlights the insufficient redress for historical social and economic exclusion. Meanwhile, Namibia's rising unemployment rate, projected at 57.79% this year, remains conspicuously absent from parliamentary discussions. Job Amupanda from Affirmative Repositioning provides insights into Namibia's unemployment situation. todayFebruary 9, 2024 13 2
insert_link Interview Transcripts Dr. Job Amupanda, Leader of the Affirmative Repositioning Political Party, Explores Various Topics in Candid Interview with Future Media News In a recent interview with Leonard Witbeen, Dr. Job Amupanda, the leader of the Affirmative Repositioning political party, discussed a range of critical topics that impact Namibia and its citizens. The conversation covered political aspirations, youth unemployment, the ongoing legal challenges, and global issues like the situation in the Middle East. The interview began by addressing the AR's journey in attempting to register as a political party, initiated in July […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 40
insert_link South Africa SA’s Youth Capital advocates for public employment programmes and internships SA's Youth Capital advocates for public employment programmes and internships as solutions to bridge the gap between inexperienced job seekers and employers. This aligns with president Cyril Ramaphosa’s call for employers to consider hiring individuals lacking work experience. Youth Capital project lead, Kristal Duncan, emphasised to Newzroom Afrika that internship programmes offering pathways to employment could effectively address unemployment issues. todayJanuary 26, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia Over 10 000 apply for legal aid in 2023 Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab has revealed that her ministry, through its Directorate of Legal Aid, received over 10 000 applications from people seeking legal representation during the course of this year. “With access to justice being an important pillar of our democracy, the ministry reports that we have received approximately 10 200 legal aid applications this year, with 7 500 granted and 2 700 denied,” Dausab said during the Cabinet […] todayDecember 4, 2023 5
insert_link Namibia Mateus invites investors to develop Onayena Onayena Constituency Councillor Kamati Mateus has urged potential investors to contribute to the development of Onayena settlement with the aim of transforming it into a town. Mateus in an interview with Nampa said currently, there is more reliance on Ondangwa for the provision of services. He said Onayena received settlement status in 1997 but has not progressed towards achieving town status, hence his attempts at attracting investors in order to […] todayDecember 1, 2023 14
