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.

The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has launched a new programme called “DBN for Her” to support women in business.

The programme aims to give women better access to finance so they can grow their businesses and create jobs.

Speaker of the National Assembly Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila applauded the positive improvements in the agricultural sector in the Kavango West region.

Dr Kuugongelwa-Amadhila said this at the 36th independence celebration at Nkurenkuru.

The Minister of Finance, Ericah Shafudah, officially launched the Retirewise booklet in Windhoek.

An initiative by the Financial Literacy Initiative aims to enhance financial literacy and promote long-term financial well-being for all retirees.

Widows lose their cattle and small livestock, and more than 40% of them are deprived of farming equipment after their husbands' deaths.

UN Resident Representative Hopolang Phororo remarked this at the opening of the African Widows Summit in Windhoek. 

The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare is equipping a group of women who graduated from various fields in vocational technical programmes with training to facilitate their transition into commercial trades.

The Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Emma Kantema, says the ministry aims to ensure that the boy child is not left behind in economic empowerment.

Dr. Kantema was speaking at the launch of the Unmasking Postnatal Depression book over the weekend. 

The Swakopmund Municipal Council, in partnership with Langer Heinrich Uranium Mine, has launched the Youth Entrepreneurial Development Initiative (YEDI).

With a N$1 million investment, YEDI aims to empower young people by providing the tools and support to start and grow businesses.

The Cabinet approved the common guidelines for the operationalisation of the National Youth Fund, which include an initial outlay of N$257 million and subsequent yearly official subventions.

The Mine Workers Union of Namibia (MUN) has launched several strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening member engagement and promoting sustainable socioeconomic development. 

The union recently held a Western Regional Roundtable discussion in the Erongo Region as part of member engagement forums.