Forty-five young people from Mangetti Dune and surrounding villages have turned out in large numbers to attend a leadership, policy and governance training organised by Indigenous Communities for Self-Determination.

Indigenous Communities for Self-Determination was founded in June 2025.

The Denga Epaphras Ndaitwah Impact Foundation has officially been launched to address challenges that boys and young men face.

The foundation, chaired by the First Gentleman, Epaphras Ndaitwah, will work with all stakeholders to promote social development, with emphasis on the boy child.

The Onameya community library in the Oshikoto Region is on the verge of collapse due to a lack of funds.

Established in 2023, the library has become a pillar of support for villagers and learners seeking to read and write.

Ombara Eben || Nguvauva of the Ovambanderu Traditional Authority has appealed to his communities to continue preserving culture and traditional norms, while urging the central government to create a conducive environment aimed at advancing community development.
 

As Olufuko prepares for its 15th edition, leaders have emphasised that the annual festival must be protected and expanded, despite years of criticism that it promotes paganism.
 

Shikati of the Mayeyi Traditional Authority, Boniface Shufu, has called on his community to strengthen cultural roots for the next generation.

For years, residents of Okondjatu had to travel long distances to access basic healthcare, with many relying on a small clinic that could no longer meet the needs of the growing community.

The Ukwangali Traditional Authority raised more than 363 thousand dollars at a fundraising gala dinner to procure essential agricultural equipment for the people of Ukwangali.

The fundraising gala is the first of its kind held in the Ukwangali Traditional Authority.

For Jessica Nokokure Kurth, the journey from Otjinene in the Omaheke Region to being crowned Miss Teen Namibia 2026 on Friday is more than just a pageant victory. 

It is a powerful opportunity to leverage her national platform to tackle critical social issues impacting local communities back home. 

Vice President Lucia Witbooi has emphasised that the government remains committed to addressing challenges facing marginalised communities through collaborative planning, evidence-based decision-making, and sustainable interventions that will restore affected persons' dignities.