Unemployment has forced many residents of Omatako village in the Tsumkwe West Constituency to rely on selling firewood as their primary source of income to support their families.
Omatako is one of the villages in the constituency, pressed by unemployment.
The work is labour-intensive.
Faster land reform, higher food production, and urgent action on unemployment were among the main issues raised by the Governor of the Otjozondjupa Region John ||Khamuseb in his second State of the Region Address on Monday.
The Kavango West Region has introduced a number of projects to address socio-economic developments such as unemployment, poverty, food insecurity, and climate-related vulnerabilities, among others.
Two unemployed men from Shañondho Village in the Mukwe Constituency of the Kavango East Region have planted five hectares of sunflowers as a way to keep themselves occupied.
Residents of Omatako Village in the Tsumkwe Constituency turned out in large numbers for a skills training programme on soap and perfume making.
Erongo Region's Governor Nathalia |Goagoses says the region has recorded significant development gains over the past year, including a decline in unemployment and major investment in infrastructure, water provision and youth empowerment.
Tsumkwe leaders have called for urgent development interventions, saying that challenges such as unemployment and limited access to government services continue to affect communities in the constituency.
The youth in Omuthiya are turning to self-employment initiatives, including the running of small businesses, in part to address unemployment experienced in the country.
Competition in Okongo remains intense as numerous individuals strive to endure amidst unemployment.
This comes as Angolan citizens continue crossing into the village to do business, prompting calls for the village council to review and strengthen local trading regulations.
The 9th National ICT Summit will be held in the Oshana region.
This was announced by Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus at the national ICT Summit gala dinner hosted at Oshakati in the Oshana region.
