Namibia is seeking U.S. investment to drive industrialisation, expand energy production and ensure its mineral wealth creates jobs at home.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia is expanding skills development to prepare its workforce for emerging industries, including green hydrogen and oil and gas.

Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security Lucia Iipumbu has clarified that there are no jobs or compensation promised to members of the Women and Men Network Against Crime.

This is because members join the network on a voluntary basis as a civic duty to safeguard their communities.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has stressed the importance of skills development and technical and vocational education and training in driving Namibia's economic transformation and creating sustainable opportunities for its citizens.

A new initiative aimed at increasing fish consumption while creating jobs and business opportunities has been launched in Swakopmund.

The N$2.6 million Erongo Governor’s Fish Consumption Promotion Project will see fish shops established across all seven constituencies in the region.

In response to the Otjozondjupa Governor's plea to companies to start absorbing unemployed youth, the Otjiwarongo Constituency office has created a database to make it easy to trace potential employees within its jurisdiction.
 

The implementation of the UN Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions is advancing efforts to create jobs, expand social protection and formalise the informal economy.

The Wet Landed Small Pelagic Association has defended a Cabinet decision to relax restrictions in parts of the 200-metre fishing zone, saying the move protects jobs and grows onshore fish processing.

A recruitment drive for 200 Namibian youth for jobs on MSC cruise ships is underway in Walvis Bay.

Namibian youth are being offered a gateway to global careers at sea through an initiative by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, in partnership with MSC Cruises.

The 2023 Population and Housing Census for the |Khomas Region revealed rapid urban growth, a predominantly youthful population, and rising pressure on jobs and basic services.

This was revealed by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA).