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 38
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 19 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 47
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 22
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 17
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 50
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 22