Some prominent members of the Walvis Bay community have called for innovative and effective solutions to youth unemployment.
 

The President of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Martin Lukato, has called for unity towards progress and development.

Lukato said this at a media conference where he called on members of the party to continue working towards creating better living standards for Namibians.

Chief Frederick Langman of the ‚╪Kao ||Aesi Traditional Authority in the Omaheke Region has bemoaned the lack of socio-economic development in his community.

The 75-year-old chief expressed a desire for more empowerment to address the ongoing marginalisation of the San people.

Fisheries and Marine Resources Minister Derek Klazen says the fishrot scandal did not cause the loss of jobs for over 1,000 fishermen, who were part of a strike in 2015.

At his annual industry address at Walvis Bay, Klazen noted that there is a distinction between the Fishrot scandal and the job losses.

Unemployed teachers from the two Kavango regions are accusing the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture of poor leadership and a lack of forward planning.

The unemployed teachers say the ministry is hampering the provision of quality education in the country.

Young people from Tsumkwe, in the Otjozondjupa Region, are steadfast in their quest to be included in mass employment by the government and its agencies. They vow to boycott and disrupt the upcoming Population and Housing Census process.

UN Resident Coordinator Hopolang Phororo has emphasised that the issue of youth unemployment in Namibia is a matter of great concern and has the potential to evolve into a significant threat if left unattended.

The Landless People's Movement (LPM) youth are demanding the removal of the Minister of Sport, Youth, and National Services, Agnes Tjongarero, claiming she has failed to address youth unemployment.

They say young people's biggest battle is against unemployment, with many graduates still sitting at home.

Many Namibians are migrating from urban to rural areas in search of greener pastures, but the hope of finding employment is never possible.

nbc News reporter Stefan Uirab visited the town of Henties Bay, where many people are living below the poverty line.

A young entrepreneur from Gobabis has called on other unemployed youth to come up with businesses rather than waiting to be employed.