Tag: Unemployment
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Africa’s Youthful Decade: 70% Under 30 Redefines the Continent
Introduction: A continent at a turning point Africa faces a unprecedented demographic shift. For the first time in its history, a majority of the continent’s people are under 30. This youth bulge is not just a statistic; it is a catalyst that could redefine economies, politics, and everyday life across 54 countries. Alongside persistent inequalities,…
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England’s most deprived areas set to worsen by next election, report for No 10 finds
Overview: a stark forecast for England’s most deprived areas A new forecast, commissioned by Downing Street and produced by the Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods (Icon), warns that England’s most deprived neighbourhoods could see deteriorating outcomes across key measures by the end of the current parliamentary term. The report highlights higher crime rates, rising unemployment, and…
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Forecasts Warn England’s Most Deprived Areas Face Worsening Crime and Unemployment
Overview: A Warning from Whitehall A report commissioned by Downing Street warns that England’s most deprived neighbourhoods are likely to deteriorate further in terms of crime and unemployment by the end of the current parliament. Drafted for the Prime Minister and senior ministers, the Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods (Icon) project highlights widening gaps between the…
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Forecasts Show England’s Most Deprived Areas Likely to Deteriorate by Next Election
Overview of the Icon forecast A report prepared for Downing Street by the Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods (Icon) paints a troubling picture: England’s most deprived neighbourhoods are expected to experience higher crime rates and worse unemployment by the end of the current parliamentary term. Commissioned at the request of No 10, the document frames deprivation…
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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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Mankessim Nkwanta Queenmother Urges Investors to Create Jobs and Tackle Unemployment
Community Leader Calls for Investment to Create Jobs The Queenmother of Mankessim Nkwanta, Nana Yaa Nyakoah II, has appealed to local and international investors to establish businesses in her community as a strategic move to reduce unemployment among the area’s youth. Speaking at a recent public gathering, she emphasized that job creation is not only…
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Mankessim Nkwanta Queenmother Urges Investment to Create Jobs
Queenmother Urges Investors to Create Local Jobs The Queenmother of Mankessim Nkwanta, Nana Yaa Nyakoah II, has called on national and international investors to set up businesses in her community. Speaking at a recent gathering, she emphasized that targeted investments could unlock employment opportunities for the town’s youth and help reduce unemployment in the area.…
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Namibia Reports 3,319 Child Neglect Cases Since 2023, Oshikoto Worst Hit
Overview: A Growing Challenge for Namibian Child Welfare Namibia’s Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare has disclosed a troubling trend: 3,319 reported cases of child neglect since 2023. The report highlights that the problem is not isolated to a single region but shows significant intensity in Oshikoto, which appears to be the hardest hit.…