Young people from Tsumkwe, in the Otjozondjupa Region, are steadfast in their quest to be included in mass employment by the government and its agencies. They vow to boycott and disrupt the upcoming Population and Housing Census process. On Tuesday, the youth took to the streets to vent their frustrations over the matter.

The "Keep a Girl Child in School" initiative aims to empower and educate young women on menstrual hygiene management and reproductive health and provide them with sanitary pads.

Three young women from the Omaheke Region, Jatjizavi Kavendjaa, Otja Kavara, and Kakuna Katuuo, came together and started the "Keep a Girl Child in School" initiative.

The project, which started in January this year, has covered six different schools in Omaheke thus far, and there are plans to visit Outjo and Otavi.

UN Resident Coordinator Hopolang Phororo has emphasised that the issue of youth unemployment in Namibia is a matter of great concern and has the potential to evolve into a significant threat if left unattended.

Enhancing access to comprehensive sexual education and reproductive health services is important for vulnerable rural youth, who often experience feelings of isolation and neglect.

In response to this need, the Karas Arts and Dance Academy and the Ministry of Sport, Youth, and National Service have organised a one-week workshop at Keetmanshoop aimed at providing essential information to 20 rural youth regarding adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights.

Twenty participants, mostly from rural areas in the ||Kharas Region, are taking part in the training.

Youth in the Kavango East Region joined the rest of the world in celebrating International Youth Day at Rundu.

The event was organized by the Youth Ambassador of the region to foster discussions on green skills and sustainability.

The Youth Ambassador role was established in 2020 during the outbreak of COVID-19 and emerged as a dynamic force in combating the spread of the virus.

The Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) has called on the government to make the youth the centre of discussions around the green revolution and other opportunities available for the youth.

The appeal comes as they mark International Youth Day today.

The day is celebrated under the theme "Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World, which the SPYL says is befitting as Namibia pursues the path towards the green revolution.

World Indigenous Peoples Day was celebrated at Outapi in Omusati under the theme "Indigenous Youth as Agents of Change for Self-Determination".

In a speech delivered on his behalf, Deputy Minister of Marginalised Communities, Royal ǀUiǀoǀoo, highlighted that this day is a dedicated occasion to honour the human rights, dignity, and fundamental freedoms of indigenous peoples.

Ammonia and hydrogen pollution, job opportunities for youth, and investment in the education and health sectors were among the issues raised with the Green Hydrogen Council during the Question and Answer session.

The session was part of the launch of the Socio-Economic Development framework of the Green Hydrogen Project.

The Green Hydrogen Project is to be developed by Hyphen on dry land in the Tsau-||Khaeb National Park, near Luderitz in the ||Kharas Region.

The youth have appealed to the government, development partners, and the private sector to redouble their efforts in enhancing food security and ensuring responsible utilisation of resources.

This request was made at the just-concluded inaugural National Youth Climate Change Summit and Namibia Local Conference of Youth in Windhoek.

Over one million people are said to be affected by food insecurity in the country.

The Founder and Executive Director of the National Youth Climate Action Network of Namibia, Toini Amutenya, has called on the youth to establish fora and join networks in their respective communities that speak to the climate change agenda.

She made the call in an interview with nbc News at the National Youth Climate Change Summit in Windhoek.

The Summit aims to give youth a platform to talk about how their lives are affected by climate change.