Young people are also affected by environmental threats such as pollution and climate change that could be harmful to their well-being as well as negatively impact their communities.

A fire that broke out last night at Shoprite Outapi Town Square was still burning this morning. 

The cause of the fire is unknown.

Eyewitnesses said the fire started around 21:00 from inside the store. 

Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the Namibian government will do its best to address the challenge of constant shack fires at Walvis Bay.

The Vice President visited about 200 families whose homes at the new Otweya settlement in Walvis Bay burnt to ash.

Namibia is still among the countries that are committed to ending AIDS by 2030.

Ruacana residents, under the leadership of senior traditional authority councillor Hilma Murumendu, called for an urgent meeting with the Omusati Governor, Erginus Endjala, to help mediate the land dispute between them and the Ruacana Town Council.