Tag: Youth Unemployment
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Debate Heats Up as Call to Recall Parliament Divides Namibian MPs
Split within Parliament as Recall Call Gains Momentum The call for an early recall of Parliament has sparked a deep division among Namibian lawmakers, with opposition and ruling-party members alike reacting to the proposal by Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader McHenry Venaani. Venaani has pressed President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to convene an emergency session to address…
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Parliament Recall Debate Divides Namibia Lawmakers
Division Emerges Over Early Parliament Recall Namibia’s parliament finds itself at a crossroads as calls to recall the House early divide lawmakers along party lines. The polarization centers on whether President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah should convene Parliament ahead of schedule to address pressing national concerns, notably youth unemployment and stalled reforms. The Call from the Opposition…
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Namibia’s Parliament Divided as Call for Early Recall Sparks Debate
Background: Calls for an Early Recall The political landscape in Namibia is tense as pressure mounts from opposition leader McHenry Venaani of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) for an early recall of parliament. Venaani argues that unresolved national concerns, notably youth unemployment, require Parliament to reconvene sooner rather than later to address urgent economic and…
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Namibian Youth Unemployment Persists Despite Education
Introduction: A troubling gap between education and jobs Namibia is seeing a paradox in its youth population. A rising share of young people is gaining post-secondary education, yet a relatively small portion lands in full-time employment. The latest Afrobarometer report highlights a widening chasm between education and labour market outcomes, prompting urgent questions about how…
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Bridging the Gap: Namibian Youth Education and Unemployment Challenge
Overview: Education on the Rise, Jobs Hard to Find Namibia’s young people are increasingly pursuing post-secondary education, yet the job market has not kept pace. The latest Afrobarometer report highlights a troubling mismatch: nearly a quarter of Namibian youths have completed post-secondary education, but only a small proportion secure full-time employment. This gap raises questions…
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Namibian Youth Struggle with Unemployment Despite Rising Post-Secondary Education
Rising Education, Persistent Unemployment Namibia is seeing a notable paradox: more young people are obtaining post-secondary education, yet a surprisingly small share of this educated cohort holds full-time jobs. The latest Afrobarometer findings illuminate a widening gap between the country’s increasingly educated youth and the realities of the labour market. This trend raises concerns about…
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Free Tertiary Education, Jobless Graduates, and Namibia’s Vision 2023: A Turning Point or a Temporary Relief?
Introduction: A Bold Step Toward Free Tertiary Education Namibia’s government has announced that tertiary and vocational education will be free from the current year, a move President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah described as a breakthrough for students and families burdened by registration fees and student loans. The decision aligns with broader ambitions under Vision 2023 to improve…
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UK youth bear the brunt as jobs downturn bites, say thinktank
The mounting challenge for Britain’s young jobseekers Britain is facing a rising unemployment backdrop that is impacting younger workers more sharply than other age groups, according to a new analysis from the Resolution Foundation. With official figures anticipated to show unemployment climbing to around 5.1%, the thinktank highlights a growing “jobs deficit” for young people…
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UK Jobs Downturn Hits Young People Harder, Warns Think Tank
Overview: A Youth-Focused Jobs Crisis in the UK Britain’s job market is cooling, and a new report from the Resolution Foundation highlights a troubling trend: young people are bearing the heaviest burden as unemployment edge rises. With official figures anticipated to show the unemployment rate nudging higher, the think tank warns that a “jobs deficit”…
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Namibia Advances Third National Employment Policy in Swakopmund Workshop
Swakopmund Hosts Key Step in Developing Namibia’s Third National Employment Policy At the start of November 2025, a pivotal gathering in Swakopmund brought together a diverse group of national experts and social partners to advance Namibia’s third National Employment Policy (NEP). The technical workshop, involving government representatives, business leaders, labor unions, and civil society, marks…