Namibia's demographic future depends on investing in young people and tackling challenges such as teenage pregnancy, speakers said on Thursday as the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) launched the Demographic Future Report, while the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) premiered a two-part documentary highl
Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Youth, Civic Relations and Community Development Marlayn Mbakera has suggested that the National Youth Development Fund roll out grants in addition to loans and review the selection criteria for applications.
City of Windhoek Councillor Fransina Kahungu says education remains one of the most effective ways to overcome poverty, urging young people not to let their circumstances define their future.
The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC) and Basecamp empowered creatives with a
N$1.6 million from a collective grant pool.
The Namibia National Students' Organisation (NANSO) Secretary General, Secilia Ambunda, says the student movement remains a vital school of leadership that shapes young people into responsible and capable leaders.
Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge has urged young people to embrace leadership with integrity and a spirit of service, saying they are not merely the leaders of tomorrow but the leaders of today.
The Omwifi Combined School in the Omusati Region hosted the Outapi Constituency Annual Cultural Festival, bringing the community and schools together.
Young people are encouraged to build the skills needed to succeed in an increasingly digital and changing world as the global community marks World Youth Skills Day 2026.
A group of four young people in Tsumkwe is proving that determination and teamwork can create opportunities.
The group is managing a community garden and poultry initiative, overcoming challenges such as water shortages and diseases affecting the chickens.
Four hundred youths operating in oil and gas fields have benefitted from the PetroFund flagship programme.
The programme is aimed at imparting skills to Namibians to allow them to venture into the sector and not rely on international expertise.
