Youth Engagement

Omulunga Radio alongside Fly Namibia hosted a Thrilling series of Football Semifinals and Finals.

The much-anticipated football event at Oshakati Independence Stadium concluded with an exhilarating display of talent and competition. The semifinals and finals delivered unforgettable moments as teams vied for glory in this one-day tournament. In the first semifinal, Okahao Masters faced off against Northern Coaches, where the latter emerged victorious with a score of 2-0, securing their spot in the final. The second semifinal saw Oshakati Social Club battle Northern Legends, […]

30 October, 2024

Namibia

Local Conference of Youth Namibia commences today

The Local Conference of Youth Namibia commences today. This event seeks to align with our established objectives and develop a robust youth climate strategy and action plan. Throughout the conference, participants will engage in interactive sessions designed to gather valuable insights, including targets and indicators, that will help shape the outcomes of our collective efforts in addressing climate change. LCOY's Mariah Willem:

23 October, 2024

Namibia

Politicians urged to simplify manifestos to engage young voters

https://youtu.be/94YOzZof2fs By: Valeria Handobe, via News on One Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) Youth Leader and Head of Communications, Julia Nekwaya called on political parties to make their manifestos more digestible for young voters. Nekwaya was speaking at the EduVote panel discussion, hosted by the Global Shapers - Windhoek hub, which aims to amplify the voices and perspectives of young voters, encouraging them to actively engage […]

3 June, 2024

Namibia

IPPR calls for youth involvement in 2024 election

The Institute for Public Policy Research has warned that unless young people can be persuaded to take an interest in local politics, the country is likely to see a low election turnout. Here’s IPPR executive director Graham Hopwood with more.

19 February, 2024