Experts say the government wants to fight joblessness through new security sector hiring. Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare announced plans to recruit 1,800 people for the Namibian Defence Force. Labour specialist Sydwill Scholtz believes these jobs will help reduce unemployment across the country. The government also hired 4,310 new workers for various departments recently. Police graduated 1,782 new officers last month and corrections services added 278 graduates.
Management consultant Ernest Simataa suggests using military personnel for development projects. He wants soldiers to work at hospitals and schools in remote areas where services are lacking. Military bases could grow food and help during disasters like floods and droughts. Soldiers could learn civilian skills like medicine and teaching to serve communities better. Countries like Egypt and Cuba already use their armies for national development projects.
Management consultant Ernest Simataa suggests using military personnel for development projects. He wants soldiers to work at hospitals and schools in remote areas where services are lacking. Military bases could grow food and help during disasters like floods and droughts. Soldiers could learn civilian skills like medicine and teaching to serve communities better. Countries like Egypt and Cuba already use their armies for national development projects.
