The Mayor of Swakopmund, Suamma Kautondokwa, has challenged young people to use their influence to deliver practical solutions to challenges facing their communities.

Kautondokwa made this call during the inauguration of the town's new Junior Town Council.

The City of Windhoek has groomed and trained over 2,000 junior councillors since the programme began 27 years ago.

Many of these individuals now occupy various high-profile positions throughout the country.

The Swakopmund Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (SAADA) project has been inaugurated to disrupt the growing cycle of substance abuse among residents.