The government's inability to accurately track job creation since the new administration took office has been admitted by the National Planning Commission director general, Kaire Mbuende. Speaking during a general meeting with the Namibia Statistics Agency, Mbuende highlighted the fragmented and unreliable nature of the current employment recording system. He stated that the task of providing comprehensive statistics on employment created since the new administration took office was extremely difficult due to the scattered and decentralized nature of employment data across multiple sectors and institutions. According to Mbuende, this fragmentation makes it challenging for the government to make informed policy decisions. He emphasized the need for a centralized system that can monitor and report on job creation more effectively. Mbuende also pointed out that Namibia lags behind international standards, as many countries release labor market indicators every three months. This revelation raises questions about the government's ability to effectively manage and report on job creation, and invites discussion on potential solutions to address this issue.
