Youth fund to be rolled out soon, says President

By: Staff Reporter

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said the Youth Development Fund will become operational soon. She called on the beneficiaries not to let the nation down but to ensure the success of the programme.

“For those who will be responsible for the implementation, please consider the projects that have economic sense and not those presented by people you know even if you can see the project is not viable,” said the President during the 59th Heroes Day commemoration in Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region.

She said the government remains committed to empowering the youth, advancing industrialisation, and promoting the beneficiation of natural resources, among others.

In addition, the President said the government has decided to designate symbolic graves at the Heroes’ Acre in remembrance of liberation stalwarts Brenden Simbwaye and Tobias Hainyeko.

“As we reflect on the unwavering courage of our heroes and heroines that have characterised the courage that we share as a nation today. We must look back with admiration to Namibian people’s determination to pursue an armed liberation struggle for justice, sovereignty and independence at all costs,” said the President.