Namibia: The Numbers Matter, and So Does the Quality – Opinion

The youth make up more than 60% of Africa’s population, and Namibia is no exception.

Namibia is grappling with high unemployment among its youth – at 44.4%, the highest youth unemployment rate in the Southern African Development Community.

This presents a missed opportunity considering that the youth are generally regarded as the most productive segment of any nation.  

As we usher in Namibia’s 6th National Development Plan (NDP6), one priority that stands out is tackling…