Over 80 aspiring film-enthusiastic youths from the Oshana and Omusati regions are attending a four-day workshop on the art and science of narrative movie-making at Oshakati.
A powerful show of unity unfolded on Saturday as sports leaders, government officials, and the public came together for “Padel for a Purpose” a fundraising event aimed at supporting Namibian athletes on their road to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
The Control Admin Officer for Kamanjab Constituency Office, Lelintha Nkolo, says young people in Kamanjab village are facing serious socioeconomic challenges as limited educational resources, scarce employment opportunities, and weak infrastructure hinder their potential.
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare announced on X that approximately 4,310 young people are being recruited into the public sector across all 14 regions.
He said these recruitments are in line with governments' efforts to tackle youth unemployment.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on young people to actively engage in global issues and defend multilateralism, which she warned is under increasing threat.
A two-day workshop is underway in Otjiwarongo, launched in response to the steady decline in youth engagement in trade unions.
The Chairperson of the National Council Standing Committee on Education, Science, ICT, and Youth Development says while progress has been made in creating job opportunities for young people, challenges, such as limited funding, continue to hinder youth empowerment efforts.
Concerned youth, learners, and students from institutions of higher education, joined by the Oshana Region’s Education Directorate, this morning held a march in solidarity with the families of the three children who were murdered in Okahandja.
The family of Kilus Hishongwa from Onekwaya Village of the Ohangwena Region, who was allegedly murdered by his grandson, are pleading with young people to do self-introspection and change their ways.
Some young people have heeded the call for self-employment and ensuring food security, but these efforts are either challenged by a lack of start-up capital or threatened by nature.
