Young people have been urged to take an active role in governance and national development, with calls for them to move beyond being beneficiaries of policies to become partners in shaping decisions that affect their future.
Young people from the Omuramba Okaserandu Youth Organisation have joined hands with the Opuwo Town Council to clean public spaces and promote hygiene as a shared community responsibility.
Young aspiring actors in the Kunene Region have discovered the power of theatre to tell their own stories, following a week-long training workshop facilitated by the National Theatre of Namibia.
Aspiring actors showcased the skills they acquired during a week-long theatre training workshop.
Oshikoto Regional Governor Sacky Kathindi says there is need for youth, SMEs and farmers of the region to take active participation and benefits in economic development.
The Development Bank of Namibia has called on women and young entrepreneurs in the Erongo Region to make use of available financing opportunities to start, grow, and expand their businesses.
The call was made during a DBN Open Session held in Omaruru.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says every Namibian child deserves equal opportunities to learn, stay healthy, discover their talents and pursue their dreams.
Nandi-Ndaitwah made the remarks in a message marking the Day of the Namibian Child, which is being celebrated today.
Young people who attended the Unam Cultural Festival at Rundu believe such events foster a connection to their roots, especially amongst diverse individuals.
They also stressed the importance of learning about each other's cultures and traditions.
The commemoration of National Heritage and Cultural Diversity Day was held at the Oshana Police Regional Headquarters, bringing together community leaders, traditional authorities, law-enforcement representatives and members of the public to reflect on the importance of preserving Namibia’s cultural heritage.
Namibian youth have been urged to prepare for the emerging oil and gas sector.
The call was made during the Oratores Novi Oil and Gas Edition debate competition held in Windhoek.
Only one youth from the ||Kharas Region has secured funding from the National Youth Development Fund (NYDF) out of 13,809 applications nationwide.
