Only one youth from the ||Kharas Region has secured funding from the National Youth Development Fund (NYDF) out of 13,809 applications nationwide.

The Victory Youth Group (VYG) held an event in Windhoek under its Youth MegaHelp initiative aimed at addressing pressing challenges affecting young people.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will deliver Namibia’s national statement at the United Nations General Assembly on 23 September, using the platform to advance the country’s priorities on peace and security, economic transformation, climate resilience, and youth empowerment.

The Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, has called on the new National Youth Service board members to strengthen governance and deliver measurable results to young Namibians.

Young Namibians have been encouraged to play a greater role in driving Namibia's sustainable development, with this year's Sustainable Development Awards focusing on youth empowerment.

Corporate social investment must move beyond once-off donations and sponsorships.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has emphasised that this requires that businesses fund projects that deliver lasting benefits to communities.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Namibians, especially the youth, to take up the second phase of the national struggle and a responsibility to honour the sacrifices of liberation heroes by contributing to the country's economic development.

The newly-elected Chairperson of the Junior National Council, Fritz Hangue, has expressed gratitue to the government for providing the platform and giving the youth the opportunity to voice their opinions on how everyday challenges should be addressed.

A 27-year-old Naboth De Celestino from the Kavango Region recently started his own law firm through assistance from the National Youth Development Fund.

For many young boys, growing into manhood can come with questions, pressure and uncertainty. 

But through the 4X4 initiative, 50 boys are being given a space to reflect, learn and build the value they need for the future.