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Afrobarometer

Afrobarometer — survey organization conducting public opinion research across African countries on governance, education, corruption, and entrepreneurship.

2018-02-162026-09-15
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  1. September 2026

  2. Namibian Sun

    Afrobarometer found in 2024 research across 39 African countries 66% of Africans prefer democracy to other forms of government

    Source

    “Afrobarometer's 2024 research across 39 African countries found that 66% of Africans prefer democracy to other forms of government, while large majorities reject one-person and one-party rule.”

    Africa does not have a leadership problem, we have a systemic problem

  3. Namibian Sun

    Afrobarometer found declining confidence in democracy linked to corruption, poor-quality elections, weak rule of law, and lack of presidential accountability

    Source

    “Afrobarometer found that declining confidence in democracy is particularly linked to political failures such as corruption, poor-quality elections, weak rule of law, and a lack of presidential accountability.”

    Africa does not have a leadership problem, we have a systemic problem
  4. August 2026

  5. The Namibian

    Afrobarometer conducted a 2024 survey on the delivery of education in Namibia

    Source

    “In a 2024 Afrobarometer survey on the delivery of education, 62% of respondents said the current government was handling educational needs 'very/fairly badly'.”

    Namibia’s Education Sector Performance
  6. February 2026

  7. The Namibian

    Afrobarometer conducted a survey in 2024 showing over half of Namibians believe corruption increased

    Source

    “According to the latest Afrobarometer survey conducted in 2024, over half of Namibians believe corruption has "increased a lot" over the 12 months preceding the survey.”

    Namibia posts worst performance in corruption perceptions for 2025 as confidence in fighting corruption at all-time low
  8. January 2026

  9. The Namibian

    Afrobarometer conducted survey on barriers to youth empowerment in 38 African countries

    Source

    “This is according to a new Afrobarometer survey on barriers to youth empowerment.”

    Namibian youth least interested in business in Africa
  10. November 2024

  11. The Namibian

    Afrobarometer has managed to offer labour market insights through surveys in 2019, 2021 and 2024

    Source

    “While the NSA has failed to provide this data, it is worth noting that Afrobarometer, operating on a fraction of the NSA's budget, has managed to offer much-needed labour market insights, running surveys in 2019, 2021 and 2024 – and releasing their results after each survey.”

    Curating Data for Political Purposes: NSA’s Credibility Destroyed
  12. August 2019

  13. The Namibian

    Afrobarometer published a report on Africans' perceptions and opinions on climate change

    Source

    “Recently, the Afrobarometer published a report on Africans' perceptions and opinions on climate change.”

    Times are Changing
  14. February 2018

  15. The Namibian

    Afrobarometer is an independent and non-partisan research network conducting nationally representative surveys in Africa

    Source

    “This is an independent and non-partisan research network which conducts nationally representative surveys in Africa measuring public attitudes on economic, political and social matters.”

    How Corrupt Local Officials Kill Decent Education
Society

TVET certificates alone fail to address Namibia's unemployment crisis

The News

Namibia's 36.9% unemployment rate, the highest in the SADC region, reflects a mismatch between qualifications produced and actual job readiness. About a third of TVET graduates are not in employment, education, or training, while employers report persistent shortages in digital and technical skills even as the system oversupplies graduates in business management and public administration.

4 hours ago · The Namibian →

Today

  1. TVET certificates alone fail to address Namibia's unemployment crisis

    Namibia's 36.9% unemployment rate, the highest in the SADC region, reflects a mismatch between qualifications produced and actual job readiness. About a third of TVET graduates are not in employment, education, or training, while employers report persistent shortages in digital and technical skills even as the system oversupplies graduates in business management and public administration.

    4 hours ago · The Namibian →

Yesterday

  1. Africa's systemic institutions matter more than individual leadership

    An opinion piece argues that Africa's governance challenges stem from weak institutions rather than poor leadership alone, and that strong systems of accountability—through courts, parliaments, and independent bodies—are essential for good governance regardless of individual leaders' character.

    14 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Sunday 30 August

  1. Education budget N$24.8bn but outcomes lag investment despite high allocation

    Namibia allocated N$24.8 billion (23.4% of national budget, 8.9% of GDP) to education in 2025/26, but most funds go to salaries and operations rather than infrastructure and programmes. Despite investment, a 2024 Afrobarometer survey found 62% of respondents said the government was handling educational needs 'very/fairly badly', and attainment data show most grades cluster at D and E levels.

    30 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 25 May

  1. Botswana couple launches court case for same-sex marriage

    A same-sex couple in Botswana has filed a court case seeking the right to marry after being told it was illegal when they attempted to register their intent at a local government office. Hearings are scheduled for 14 and 15 July; if successful, Botswana would become the second African country to legalise same-sex marriage after South Africa in 2006.

    25 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 15 February

  1. Namibia's corruption perceptions hit worst level since 2012 index

    Namibia recorded its worst corruption perceptions index score on record in 2025 at 46/100, dropping three points and falling six places globally to 65th. An Afrobarometer survey conducted in 2024 found that over half of Namibians believe corruption has increased significantly, and confidence in government anti-corruption efforts is at its lowest level since 1999.

    15 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 21 January

  1. Namibian youth show lowest interest in entrepreneurship across Africa

    An Afrobarometer survey of 38 African countries found that only 19% of Namibians aged 18–35 would prefer to start their own business, the lowest level on the continent compared to a 52% average across Africa. Analysts attribute the low entrepreneurship interest to barriers including limited access to funding, high business costs, limited formal employment, and a mismatch between education outcomes and labour market demands.

    21 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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