Govt supports job opportunities for youth
Prioritise training and education, PM says
The Office of the Prime Minister, together with the labour ministry, has established an integrated employment information system to help facilitate better job-matching for people seeking career guidance and employment, especially youth.
The government of Namibia, under the Office of the Prime Minister, has invested in collaborative efforts to address barriers faced by young entrepreneurs and job seekers.
Recognising the difficulties young people encounter in breaking into established markets, government has introduced a pivotal initiative: reserving a portion of its substantial procurement contracts for youth-led businesses.
Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, at an event held in Windhoek recently, highlighted the importance of fostering local talent and reducing reliance on imported goods, giving young entrepreneurs the much-needed market access to sustain their ventures.
"We need to prioritise training and education, and efforts should be made to equip youth with the necessary qualifications to enable them to occupy government jobs. Therefore, internship opportunities are to be expanded, with 2% of government positions allocated to young graduates, offering them crucial work experience," she said.
According to her, several ministries, including education, health and safety and security, have significantly contributed to creating employment for the youth.
Boost employability
Kuugongelwa-Amadhila also announced that her office, in collaboration with the labour ministry, has established the Namibia Integrated Employment Information System (NIEIS) to help facilitate better job-matching for people seeking career guidance and employment, especially the youth.
"This system serves a diverse purpose, including tracking the qualifications of job seekers as well as assisting emerging industries, such as green hydrogen and oil, in swiftly finding local talent," she said.
In addition, the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) is implementing a small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) finance strategy that supports businesses owned by young people, women and indigenous Namibians through credit facilities, venture capital funds, and mentorship programmes.
Kuugongelwa-Amadhila said through these and other initiatives, “Namibia is not only empowering its youth but also laying the foundation for a more inclusive and prosperous future, driven by the energy and innovation of its young population."
Recognising the difficulties young people encounter in breaking into established markets, government has introduced a pivotal initiative: reserving a portion of its substantial procurement contracts for youth-led businesses.
Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, at an event held in Windhoek recently, highlighted the importance of fostering local talent and reducing reliance on imported goods, giving young entrepreneurs the much-needed market access to sustain their ventures.
"We need to prioritise training and education, and efforts should be made to equip youth with the necessary qualifications to enable them to occupy government jobs. Therefore, internship opportunities are to be expanded, with 2% of government positions allocated to young graduates, offering them crucial work experience," she said.
According to her, several ministries, including education, health and safety and security, have significantly contributed to creating employment for the youth.
Boost employability
Kuugongelwa-Amadhila also announced that her office, in collaboration with the labour ministry, has established the Namibia Integrated Employment Information System (NIEIS) to help facilitate better job-matching for people seeking career guidance and employment, especially the youth.
"This system serves a diverse purpose, including tracking the qualifications of job seekers as well as assisting emerging industries, such as green hydrogen and oil, in swiftly finding local talent," she said.
In addition, the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) is implementing a small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) finance strategy that supports businesses owned by young people, women and indigenous Namibians through credit facilities, venture capital funds, and mentorship programmes.
Kuugongelwa-Amadhila said through these and other initiatives, “Namibia is not only empowering its youth but also laying the foundation for a more inclusive and prosperous future, driven by the energy and innovation of its young population."
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