Social Justice Activist Shaun Gariseb has called on young people from Windhoek's Katutura residential area to utilise the government's non-collateral Youth Development Fund.

Opposition parties have expressed concern over the requirements to access the newly established Namibia Youth Development Fund (NYDF).

They caution that strict criteria and a short application window may prevent many young people from benefiting from the scheme.

The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture said it is committed to ensuring that Namibian institutions of higher learning do more than teach but transform.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Youth, Civil Relations and Community Development has expressed satisfaction with the completion of most educational capital projects in the ||Kharas Region. 

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.