Tag: Youth Employment
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ICU Calls for Government Action on SOEs and Youth Jobs
Overview The Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU) has urged the government to take decisive action on the challenges facing state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and to back initiatives aimed at creating jobs for young people. In a call that blends labor rights with economic development, the ICU argues that reforming SOEs and expanding youth employment opportunities…
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ICU Urges Govt to Tackle SOE Challenges and Boost Youth Jobs
ICU presses for urgent action on state-owned enterprises The Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU) has urged the government to address the persistent challenges facing key State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and to back initiatives that will expand job opportunities for young people. In its latest statement, the ICU emphasizes that a robust and reform-minded approach to…
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ICU Urges Government to Tackle SOE Challenges and Create Youth Jobs
ICU Calls for decisive government action on SOEs The Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU) has urged the government to step in and address the persistent challenges facing key State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs). The union argues that stabilizing these pivotal institutions is essential not only for the health of the national economy but also for safeguarding…
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When the Stable Path Isn’t So Stable: Fresh Graduates Turning to Startups Amid Job Uncertainty
The Shifting Why Behind Graduates’ Careers For years, the conventional route for fresh graduates has been to secure a stable job, climb the corporate ladder, and gradually build a financial cushion. But in Singapore, a growing number of new degree holders are choosing a different path. Faced with persistent job applications that yield little or…
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600 NYS Graduates to Join the Namibian Defence Force
Overview: A wave of new recruits for national security President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced a landmark expansion of Namibia’s national security workforce, revealing that 600 National Youth Service (NYS) graduates will be integrated into the Namibian Defence Force (NDF). Additional cohorts are expected to join the police and the correctional service. The move signals a major…
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Namibia to Integrate 600 NYS Graduates into the National Defence Force
Overview: A Turning Point for National Service President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced a landmark plan to integrate 600 graduates from the National Youth Service (NYS) into the Namibian Defence Force (NDF). In addition, other NYS graduates will join Namibia’s Police and the correctional service. The decision, revealed during the 16th intake ceremony, marks a significant expansion…
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Namibia Advances Third National Employment Policy to Tackle Jobs Crisis
Overview: A milestone toward a comprehensive employment framework In November 2025, Namibia took a decisive step toward strengthening its labor market with the convening of a high-level technical workshop in Swakopmund. The gathering, which brought together national experts, social partners, and government representatives, focused on drafting Namibia’s third National Employment Policy (NEP). The workshop underscored…
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Namibia Advances Third National Employment Policy for Jobs
Overview In early November 2025, Swakopmund hosted a pivotal gathering of national experts and social partners to advance Namibia’s third National Employment Policy (NEP). The workshop marked a significant step toward a comprehensive framework designed to stimulate job creation, strengthen the skills pipeline, and promote inclusive growth across the country. The event brought together government…
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Labour Ministry Announces Overseas Job Vacancies for Kenyan Youth
Overview: A Major Push to Expand Kenyan Youth Opportunities Abroad The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has unveiled a substantial effort aimed at expanding employment opportunities for Kenyan youth abroad. In a move that could reshape early-career pathways for thousands of young workers, the ministry announced a pool of more than 1,500 overseas job…
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Kenya’s Labour Ministry Opens Over 1,500 Overseas Jobs for Youth
Overview: A Major Leap for Kenyan Youth The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection in Kenya has unveiled a substantial recruitment drive, listing more than 1,500 overseas job vacancies for qualified Kenyan youth. The vacancies span various skilled and semi-skilled categories, offering opportunities in sectors such as health care, construction, hospitality, and agriculture. This initiative…