The Victory Youth Group (VYG) held an event in Windhoek under its Youth MegaHelp initiative aimed at addressing pressing challenges affecting young people.

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. 

Gambling is light entertainment for some, but for 48-year-old City resident Jason Kauhondamwa, a three-decade addiction has left him so broken he is now pleading to be legally banned from entering any casino.

There is a need to interrogate the rise in Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases, which continue to occur despite strict laws implemented to curb such occurrences.

This is the combined view of various policy analysts and researchers.  

The office of the First Gentleman has launched its first engagement on "The Plight of the Boy Child" in the Zambezi region.

Speaking at the engagement, the First Gentleman Epaphras Ndaitwah said the call is for the boy child to be resilient in their educational pursuits.

The Speaker of the National Assembly has expressed concern over what she describes as the disproportionate portrayal of women in media.

Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba expressed deep concern over serious social challenges facing Namibia, notably gender-based violence (GBV) and road accidents.

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.

Inspector General Joseph Shikongo is concerned over the rising number of rape cases in Namibia, warning that a failure to address underlying social issues is fuelling the crisis.

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.