The National Youth Council has disbursed over N$3 million to youth forums funded across the country.
The funding assistance is split between 14 regional forums and 121 constituency youth forums to empower them and mobilise inclusive participation at grassroots level.
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, says the ministry is yet to establish a formula on how funds are distributed to local authorities, which will be done by the next financial year.
The Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, said access to funding and exposure to international markets are some of the key aspects that will help the Kalahari Wild Silk Project prosper.
A sustainable source of funding is crucial to the robust implementation of the activities of the SADC's Organ on Politics, Defence, and Security Cooperation to ensure regional stability.
This and other matters dominated the SADC Organ Troika summit in Antananarivo, Madagascar.
The Nkurenkuru Town Council has raised concerns that the underfunding of the N$6 million budget may hinder critical town development.
The SADC region needs US$625 billion to be able to implement the priority projects outlined in the Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan.
The Swakopmund Neighbourhood Watch held a fundraiser at Rossmund Village to buy electronic devices to assist them in the fight against crime.
Created in 2011, the Swakopmund Neighbourhood Watch's mission is to help police in the fight against crime.
Funding for small and medium-sized enterprises in Africa remains a significant challenge, largely due to the collateral requirements imposed by financial institutions.
China has committed to provide grant funding to Namibia to construct houses for Namibian police officers.
This follows the bilateral talks between President Nangolo Mbumba’s bilateral meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping.
China has pledged to avail more than US$50.7 billion to finance mega-projects in Africa over the next three years.
