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.

Newly elected MPs and deputy ministers used their maiden speeches in the National Council to call for industrial development to address socio-economic challenges, including unemployment, housing shortages, and limited access to healthcare and basic services.

Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Ruthy Masake, urged young people in the Oshana Region to become champions in agriculture to combat unemployment and contribute to national food security.

The Secretary General of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), Manuel Ngaringombe, has emphasised the need to address socio-economic development challenges, including unemployment, education, and health.

He was speaking at a media briefing.

A group of unemployed young men in Otjiwarongo has taken it upon themselves to address road maintenance by filling potholes, aiming to enhance road safety within their community. 

Local resident James Salomon initiated the project in January.