Delegates to the General Assembly in Rietfontein also appointed an interim board, vowing to maintain their position in the ongoing struggle for control of the National Youth Council (NYC).

Delegates say they will rally behind their elected interim board, which was elected on Sunday.

Over 200 delegates elected Simon Taapopi as the new Executive Chairperson. 

He will serve alongside Veparura Kandirikira, Luciano Kambala, Yolande Sabatta, Melinda Mogotsi, and Ester Simon. 

The second part of the General Assembly continued on Monday, with delegates looking into the certification of the minutes of the 2nd General Assembly, drafting of the consolidated Organisational Report, as well as the Financial Statements.

A plenary discussion on the status and priorities of youth development in Namibia, as well as the role of the NYC in mainstreaming youth development, is also on the agenda.