Tag: Economic Growth
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Growth of 3% fails to feed hungry workforce: Namibia’s unemployment dilemma persists
Namibia’s 3% Growth: Hope with a Harsh Reality Namibia expects to grow its economy by about 3 percent this year, a rate that sounds promising on the surface. Yet the country’s jobless rate remains stubbornly high, and critics say that such growth is unlikely to translate into meaningful employment opportunities for the country’s large, hungry…
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Growth at 3% Fails to Feed Namibia’s Hungry Workforce: What’s Next for Jobs
Namibia’s modest growth sparks concern over jobs Namibia’s economy is forecast to grow by around 3% this year, a figure economists say is relatively modest given the country’s ongoing unemployment challenges. The projection has sparked debate among policymakers, business leaders, and labor advocates about whether such growth will translate into meaningful employment opportunities or simply…
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Namibia’s 3% Growth Debate: Why Growth Alone Won’t Solve the Unemployment Crisis
Introduction: Modest Growth, Major Challenges Namibia is grappling with a stubborn employment crisis even as economists forecast a modest 3% expansion in GDP. The predicted growth rate, while encouraging for macro stability, is not expected to translate into a meaningful reduction in unemployment or provide the sustainable jobs the country’s workforce desperately needs. The Economic…
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ASEAN-Japan: Embracing Diverse Partnerships for the Future
Introduction: A Longstanding, Evolving Partnership Since establishing dialogue relations in 1973, ASEAN and Japan have built a resilient partnership that spans trade, investment, technology, and people-to-people ties. The ASEAN Studies Centre’s recent seminar highlights how these ties are evolving to meet new regional challenges and opportunities. Far from a static alliance, the ASEAN–Japan relationship is…
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Ministry of Trade Creates 540+ Jobs in Samia’s First 100 Days (Second Term)
Significant Job Growth in a Short Window In a landmark achievement within the first 100 days of President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s second term, the Ministry of Trade and Industries reports the creation of more than 540 direct jobs. This surge in employment is framed by the government as a tangible manifestation of its vision to…
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Trade Ministry Creates 540+ Jobs in Samia’s First 100 Days of Second Term
Introduction: A Strong Start for Tanzania’s Trade Agenda In the opening months of her second term, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has steered a focused economic agenda through the Ministry of Trade and Industries. Within just under 100 days, the ministry reports the creation of more than 540 direct jobs, highlighting a tangible impact of policy…
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The $20 Billion Bet: Shell’s Investment and Nigeria’s Emerging Reality
Introduction: A Signal, Not Just a Sum When a multinational like Shell commits a staggering $20 billion to a single market, it is rarely just about fuel and barrels. It is a signal about Nigeria’s evolving economic reality—a country balancing debt, reform agendas, and a population hungry for jobs and opportunity. The scale of the…
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Namibia’s Investment Push: Faster BIPA One Stop Centre Responses to Secure Investors
Government Push to Boost Investment Through Faster BIPA Service President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has taken aim at delays within Namibia’s Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA), urging officials at the One Stop Centre to accelerate responses to investors. She warned that slow processing times were driving business away from Namibia, potentially undermining the country’s efforts to…
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Govt Focuses on Higher Education and Skills to Empower Pakistan’s Youth
Pakistan’s Strategic Push: Elevating Higher Education and Skills Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif announced that the government is placing special emphasis on advancing higher education and skill development across the country. This initiative aims to create an effective, modern education system that builds a stronger workforce for Pakistan’s future. By expanding access, improving quality, and…
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Trump Dominates Davos: Mixed Rhetoric and Tangible Early Results
Trump Steals the Spotlight at Davos At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, U.S. President Donald Trump commanded attention as a central figure in a gathering usually defined by global policy experts and corporate chiefs. The week featured a mosaic of speeches, private meetings, and high-stakes diplomacy, but Trump’s appearance stood out for its…