Namibia is grappling with the highest unemployment rate in Southern Africa, standing at 36.9%, affecting over 320,450 citizens, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA).

With the high unemployment rate faced in the country, the Ratepayers Association expressed concern over the issue of vendors around the city being moved or chased away from their preferred selling spots.

A fresh produce vendor selling alongside the road in Omindamba village in the Outapi constituency of the Omusati Region, Sophia Shapwako, says business has been slow in 2024 and is no longer fulfilling her desire for personal growth.

The poultry industry has had a great deal to do with addressing unemployment in Namibia.

The Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, Lucia Iipumbu, remarked this when she consulted with stakeholders in that sector on the opportunities and challenges to its expected growth and development.

The residents of Omuthiya have called on the government to ensure that it continues to render support to the country's less fortunate.

Those who spoke to nbc News said they are looking forward to a reformed government that speaks to the needs of the people after the recent national elections.

Theologian Dr. Archford Musodza has highlighted the pressing need for churches to take initiative and actively address systemic societal issues.

SWANU of Namibia will prioritise unemployment, poverty, public health, education, and rural economy once elected into power.

This was shared by the party's president, Evilastus Kaaronda, during the official launch of the party manifesto and a regional conference held at Gobabis over the weekend.

Young people in Erongo Region have informed Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah that they are challenged by a lack of quality public education, unemployment, and the neglect of the boy child.

The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration, Natangwe Ithete, says a well-functioning public administration can address issues such as unemployment in the country, economic disparity, reduction of poverty, and prevention of exploitation of workers.

Hardap Governor Salomon April has called for collaborative approaches to realise inclusive economic growth in the region. 

While delivering the State of the Region Address, April said, that only then will the region address issues of poverty, unemployment, drought, and quality service delivery.