Business / Economics Interview: Expert warns youth are missing out on N$257 million National Youth Fund Leonard Witbeen | August 27, 2025 Business and economics expert Josef Sheehama has raised concerns over the low participation of youth in the newly approved National Youth Fund, which has been allocated N$257 million for 2025-2026. The fund is designed to empower young entrepreneurs, reduce unemployment, and contribute to broader economic growth. He highlighted that only 187 youth have attempted to apply so far, with many struggling to prepare viable […] today27 August, 2025
insert_link Health / Medical Interview: Empowering Youth Through Mental Health and Entrepreneurship in Otavi National Mental Health Care, led by founder Cathy Kambanda, has successfully completed a year-long program aimed at combating depression and suicide among young people by empowering them to become entrepreneurs. The initiative, which ran from July 2024 to June 2025 in Otavi, was funded by B2Gold, Ohorongo Cement, and Kambanda’s personal contribution. Fifteen youth participants were selected, including young entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses, those with business ideas but […] today30 July, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Youth Dive Into Oil & Gas Sector at Walvis Summit Over 800 young people, professionals, and investors convened in Walvis Bay for the 2nd Youth in Oil and Gas Summit to explore opportunities in the energy sector. The event featured technical workshops, networking sessions, and expert guidance. Two participants shared their aspirations with NewsOnOne. today28 July, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Youth Must Own NDP 6, Says NUY’s Tjipura Tjipura Tjipura from Namibia United Youth (NUY), an umbrella body for youth-led organisations, has called on Namibian youth to take charge of the country’s development trajectory by critically engaging with the newly launched National Development Plan 6 (NDP 6). Speaking ahead of a virtual youth dialogue set for today, 24 July at 2pm, Tjipura said it is essential for young people to examine whether NDP 6 reflects their lived […] today24 July, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics PETROFUND Backs Youth Oil & Gas Summit in Walvis Bay. The Petroleum Training and Education Fund has thrown its weight behind the upcoming Youth in Oil and Gas Summit, happening from 24 to 25 July in Walvis Bay. Under the banner “Drilling into the Future: Empowering Youth in the Oil and Gas Revolution,” the gathering aims to equip young people with key skills and industry knowledge. PETROFUND spokesperson Shoki Kandjimi: today15 July, 2025
Interview Transcripts Interview: NANSO at 41: Redefining Radicalism for a New Generation KAVANGO EAST — Dorthea Nangolo, President of the National Students Organisation (NANSO), says this year’s 41st anniversary celebrations offered a critical moment for the student movement to reflect on its identity and mission four decades after its founding. Speaking at the weekend event in Kavango East, Nangolo explained that the theme, ‘Redefining Radicalism and Consciousness in Student Leadership’, was chosen to question whether radicalism today should look the same […] today8 July, 2025
insert_link Namibia Monica Geingos Talks One Economy’s Decade Soire The One Economy Foundation will hold its 10th annual fundraising soiree on 7 August, marking ten years of championing economic inclusion and social progress. Funds raised will go toward initiatives focused on empowering youth, advancing education, and supporting entrepreneurship. Former First Lady and Foundation Chairperson Monica Geingos discussed the milestone in an exclusive with Future Media News’ Angie Scholtz. Join us at 6 pm on Nova 103.5 to listen to […] today8 July, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Guidance, Skills & Passion: Haitula’s Advice for Namibia’s Next Generation Human resource specialist Tuuda Haitula has urged Namibian students and parents to look beyond the excitement of free tertiary education and instead focus on careful planning, career guidance, and passion-driven study choices to prepare the country’s youth for a rapidly evolving job market. Speaking to our newsroom, Haitula welcomed government’s pledge for free tertiary education but cautioned that it must be implemented thoughtfully to avoid straining institutions and missing […] today30 June, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Concerns Raised Over National Youth Service Selection Process Social justice activist Shaun Gariseb has called for urgent scrutiny of the National Youth Service (NYS) intake process amid allegations of manipulation and lack of transparency. According to Gariseb, several constituencies, including Katutura East and Central, have expressed concerns that the NYS has sidelined local constituency councillors from the selection of youth candidates, leading to questionable lists of successful applicants. Gariseb pointed out that many names on the lists […] today30 June, 2025