insert_link Namibia Walvis Bay mayor laments lack of fishing quota allocation Walvis Bay Mayor Trevino Forbes is surprised that the town does not benefit directly from fishing quotas, despite being a source. He highlights ongoing challenges, including daily hunger for over 20% of the population, 40% youth unemployment, and a housing crisis causing loss of lives. todayNovember 28, 2023 44
insert_link Africa Urgent reforms needed to address unemployment crisis. BUT is Namibia’s labour force competent enough? It's undeniably a crisis! Namibia is finding itself at a critical juncture as recent statistics from a survey conducted by the Economic Policy Research Association reveal the negative reality of the country’s job market. An alarming 56% of over 500 local businesses surveyed express difficulty in securing competent and skilled employees, with 30% describing the situation as "extremely difficult." This data highlights the immediate need for Namibians to align their […] todayNovember 21, 2023 19