Youth Opportunities

Youth lag in tapping N$257 million fund, warns Sheehama

Youth Participation, National Youth Fund, Youth Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Job Creation, Economic Growth, Business Skills, Mentorship, Youth Engagement, Startups, Financial Literacy, Business Planning, Young Entrepreneurs, Collateral-Free Loan, Youth Opportunities, Skill Development, Innovation, Youth Challenges, Civic Engagement, Future Leaders

27 August, 2025

Namibia

Nandi-Ndaitwah Pushes Youth Fund, Slams Corruption

President Nandi-Ndaitwah has announced that the Youth Development Fund will soon be launched to empower young citizens and create jobs. Speaking at Heroes Day in Katima Mulilo, she urged beneficiaries to pursue viable projects and warned against political favoritism. She reaffirmed her stance that corruption is “treason” and called for quality service delivery, while also paying tribute to the late Lt. Gen. Solomon Hawala, who will be laid to rest […]

27 August, 2025

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 […]

27 August, 2025

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 […]

30 June, 2025

Interview Transcripts

Interview: National Youth Service Dismisses Claims of Unfair Recruitment, Promises Transparency

The National Youth Service (NYS) has firmly rejected allegations circulating on social media that its recent 16th intake selection process was manipulated to favour certain individuals. Speaking to our newsroom, NYS Public Relations Officer Belinda Hamburee assured the public that the recruitment was conducted fairly and in line with the institution’s inclusive national mandate. Hamburee explained that the NYS received an unprecedented 11,000 applications for this intake — the highest […]

30 June, 2025

Namibia

Activist Demands Investigation Into National Youth Service Candidate List.

Shaun Gariseb, a social justice activist, questions the fairness of the National Youth Service’s candidate selection, accusing the process of being manipulated by excluding constituency offices. He highlights that some listed candidates may not be from the constituencies they represent. Gariseb is calling for urgent clarity and a probe into the matter. NYS spokesperson Belinda Hamburee was approached for comment.

30 June, 2025