Some local business owners in Aminuis Constituency, Omaheke Region, believe the private sector has an important role to play in driving development and creating employment in rural communities.
Namibia's growing population is increasing the number of people entering the working-age population and, ultimately, the labour market.
While population growth can support economic expansion, it also puts pressure on the economy to create enough jobs for those seeking employment.
The Luderitz-based Marco Fishing (Pty Ltd) is continuing to lock out about 300 workers, amid a wage dispute.
The company management initiated the lock-out on 24 July.
A group of unemployed enrolled nurses has called on the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) for a fair, transparent and centralised recruitment process.
Members of the Kwafela Oshiwana Group at Otjiwarongo who have voluntarily cleaned up at different areas within town under the Food and Cash for Work Programme are urged by the government and the municipality to consider them for job opportunities.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has highlighted that Namibia and China will continue to strengthen their bilateral relations to enhance economic development and create employment opportunities.
The Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse has inaugurated the National Steering Committee on the Informal Economy.
The Control Administrative Officer in the Erongo Governor's Office, Jacky Gaingob, has warned that retail workers are being exploited and are too afraid to speak out because they fear losing their jobs.
A growing mismatch between skills provided by education systems and those demanded by modern and high-growth industries contributes to millions of young people in Africa remaining unemployed or underemployed.
The Kunene Region's small-scale mining sector has been facing several challenges despite its significant potential in mineral resources.
