Parliament hosted a workshop on strategic planning, leadership and institutional development of the Youth Parliamentary Caucus to support the establishment of a youth parliamentary caucus.
Junior Councillors have called for the establishment of representation in all 14 regions of the country.
They said decentralising youth participation will give young people more opportunities to engage in democratic processes in their communities.
A capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening youth participation in politics and decision-making is underway.
The newly-elected Chairperson of the Junior National Council, Fritz Hangue, has expressed gratitue to the government for providing the platform and giving the youth the opportunity to voice their opinions on how everyday challenges should be addressed.
As Namibia prepares to commemorate Heroes Day, questions are being raised about why fewer young people appear to participate in national commemorations.
Experts say the problem may be rooted in how history is taught and how these events are presented to younger generations.
The Speaker of the Children's Parliament, Jane Phiri, has urged the youth to take pride in the country's history and be more involved in commemorating fallen heroes ahead of the commemoration of Heroes Day.
Junior Mayor of the City of Windhoek, Kovii Kambai, has called for stronger youth participation and practical action on water, sanitation and hygiene in schools and public spaces.
Youth participation will be at the heart of this year's Independence Day celebrations in the |Khomas Region.
Leaders will be engaging young people in national festivities with activities planned over two days, starting tomorrow.
The National Youth Council (NYC) held a meeting with youth at Khorixas to discuss the challenges they faced, such as youth participation, leadership, and skill development.
As Namibians prepare for the upcoming elections, 63-year-old Godfried Kuhanga from Otjiwarongo expressed disappointment with the youth's growing reluctance to vote, urging them to take the process seriously and show up at the polls.
