# Youth economic empowerment in Namibia and Zimbabwe

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/youth-economic-empowerment-in-namibia-and-zimbabwe
> Updated: 2026-08-31T14:22:44.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Leaders in Namibia and Zimbabwe are emphasizing economic empowerment and skill development for youth and young women. 

In Namibia, officials have called for young people to embrace technology, innovation, and emerging sectors like green hydrogen to drive national development. Efforts are being made to improve digital literacy and provide access to government programs for business registration and job creation, particularly for those outside major urban centers.

In the agricultural sector, leaders are encouraging young women to adopt modern technology and sustainable farming methods to transform agriculture into a viable business. In Zimbabwe, President Emmerson Mnangagwa urged young women at a convention to accumulate productive assets and livestock to achieve economic independence, despite broader national economic pressures and limited access to capital.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: African leaders urge young women to pursue economic empowerment

Leaders in Namibia and Zimbabwe are encouraging young women to pursue economic empowerment through agribusiness and independent wealth creation to combat unemployment and economic instability.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/african-leaders-urge-young-women-to-pursue-economic-empowerment

### 2026-08-15: Namibian youth urged to lead in technology and emerging industries

Namibian leaders are urging youth to engage with emerging industries, digital skills, and government entrepreneurship programs to drive national development and economic sustainability.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/namibian-youth-urged-to-lead-in-technology-and-emerging-industries

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Cite as: Youth economic empowerment in Namibia and Zimbabwe. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/youth-economic-empowerment-in-namibia-and-zimbabwe