PM SAYS 12 MAY MOVEMENT PROMOTES PATRIOTISM AND UNITY

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Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare says the 12 May Movement was established to instill nationalism, patriotism, and unity among Namibia's youth by preserving the legacy of Founding President Sam Nujoma and the country's liberation struggle. 

4X4 INITIATIVE LAUNCHES 6TH BOYS LEADERSHIP CAMP IN OKAHANDJA

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The 4 X 4 Initiative Foundation launched its 6th Boys in Leadership camp at Ongeama Camp on the outskirts of Okahandja.

The founder of the initiative, Sydney Boois, stated that if boys are not intentionally nurtured, they are likely to make mistakes.

YOUTH KEY TO DEVELOPMENT - KATUKA

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Zambia’s High Commissioner to Namibia, Stephen Katuka, emphasized the vital role of young people as partners in community development during National Youth Week in Windhoek, which celebrated Commonwealth Day under the theme "Unlocking opportunities together for a prosperous Commonwealth."

ZAMBIAN ENVOY URGES YOUTH ROLE IN DEVELOPMENT

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Zambia’s High Commissioner to Namibia, Stephen Katuka, emphasized the vital role of young people as partners in community development during National Youth Week in Windhoek, which celebrated Commonwealth Day under the theme "Unlocking opportunities together for a prosperous Commonwealth."

GEINGOS CALLS FOR ACTION ON SDGS

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Former First Lady Monica Geingos has urged that the Sustainable Development Goals be regarded as a practical action plan instead of merely a policy framework.

Geingos said there is a need for focus on implementation across inequality, gender equality, and youth development.

BOYS TO MEN SEMINAR PROMOTES DISCIPLINE AND MENTORSHIP

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Participants at the Boys to Men Seminar in Windhoek say the initiative will help them understand discipline, responsibility, and how to become men, especially amid concerns over paternal absenteeism and lack of mentorship.

N$750 MILLION ALLOCATED TO BOOST YOUTH, SPORT AND NATIONAL SERVICE PROGRAMMES

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Sport, youth, and national service programmes have been allocated a budget of N$750 million.

The funding is aimed at supporting social development and creating opportunities for young people.

Out of the total amount, N$35 million will go towards running youth development programmes.

COSMONAUTICS DAY CELEBRATED IN NAMIBIA

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The Centre for Public Diplomacy of the Russian Federation has marked Cosmonautics Day, celebrating the legacy of Yuri Gagarin.

Gagarin became the first human to travel into space in 1961.

MPS CALL FOR GREATER FOCUS ON BOY CHILD IN GENDER MINISTRY PROGRAMMES

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Some Members of Parliament have raised concerns that the needs of the boy child remain under-represented in national programmes.

The concerns were raised during the debate on the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare's N$417 million budget.