3rd February 2025  /  EAGLE FM

We have covered 3 stories from from different sectors as follows:

1. British High Commissioner to Namibia, Charles Moore, has revealed a sharp decline in the number of Namibians seeking asylum in the United Kingdom following the imposition of visa requirements in July 2023.

2. 2.In an in-depth exploration of the newly released labour report by the Namibia Statistics Agency, we turn our focus to a concerning statistic—only 29% of the working-age population is currently employed. What does this mean for Namibia’s economic future, and why are we seeing such a low employment rate? Justicia Shipena sits down with economist Klaus Schade to unpack the findings.

3. Starting Wednesday, the price of petrol will rise by 42 cents per litre, while diesel will increase by N$1.20 per litre. This adjustment is expected to trigger a ripple effect, raising the cost of transportation, food, and other essential goods.The Ministry of Mines and Energy has announced.