Residents of Tsumkwe say alcohol abuse, particularly among the youth, is increasing in the constituency.
Community members say the absence of sports activities and youth-focused projects contributes to learners and out-of-school youth spending time at drinking places.
Poverty is considered the main contributing factor to criminal activities among young people in rural communities.
The National Collaborative Board Association of Namibia (NCBA) has launched a series of impactful community development projects aimed at addressing pressing social issues.
The Police Unit Commander for Community Affairs in the Erongo Region, Inspector Ileni Shapumba, has raised concern about guardians who drink around their children, saying they are likely to follow suit.
President Hage Geingob has appealed to Namibians to be cognisant of the economic cost of road accidents, saying they reach about 2 percent of gross domestic product and rob the country of a productive workforce.
Alcohol abuse, a lack of emotional self-regulation and listening skills are the top social causes of gender-based violence and suicides in Namibia.
This is according to a therapist from Swakopmund, Marcella Katjijova, who has urged the public to prioritise mental health care.
In an effort to combat the abuse of alcohol and drugs, the University of Namibia's social work students organised an awareness campaign in Katutura.
