The Namibian government has reaffirmed its commitment to respond to immediate socio-economic needs and make long-term investments in building a skilled, self-reliant, and resilient generation.
Part of these efforts is the allocation of N$257 million for the establishment of a National Youth Fund.
The Okorukambe Constituency Office in the Omaheke Region has aided residents at Omitara Settlement with material to begin income-generating activities.
The office also assisted three local schools with modern technology, all to a combined value of N$200,000.
Young people at the 1st Commonwealth Consultative Dialogue, which aims at preparing them for leadership positions, say they will use the information gained to tackle issues affecting the youth, their approach to creativity and their understanding of current issues.
Well-wishers lined up along the streets of Mariental to get a glimpse of the recently crowned Miss Namibia, Johanna Swartbooi.
Swartbooi was on a tour of the southern towns of Mariental, Keetmanshoop, and her home village of Vaalgras.
The Namibian Port Authority (NamPort) held a Social Investment Fund gala dinner in Windhoek, where it allocated N$23 million to 20 recipients in sponsorship for the procurement of projects across 14 regions.
