insert_link Namibia Project HOPE Namibia launches USD60 million ANAPA Project in Malawi to tackle HIV crisis among young adults and children Namibia in Malawi (PHN-MA) proudly announces the recent official launch of the Ana ndi Achinyamata Patsogolo – ANAPA (Children and Youth First) initiative in response to the ongoing challenges posed by HIV among young adults and children in the country. The HIV epidemic in Malawi presents a significant challenge, particularly impacting vulnerable groups such as children, adolescents, and young women. Despite progress towards UNAIDS goals fueled […] todayJune 14, 2024 72
insert_link South Africa South African youth urged to actively participate in today’s election South Africa Defence and Military Veterans minister Thandi Modise has urged young people to actively participate in today's election, emphasising the critical role of voting in holding the government accountable. Modise highlighted that voter apathy could harm the country's progress, urging the youth to use their votes to shape the nation's future: todayMay 29, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia World No Tobacco Day Event to Target Youth in Tsumeb The national World No Tobacco Day event will be in Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, on May 31, 2024. This day, initiated by the World Health Organization in 1987, aims to raise awareness of tobacco's health risks and advocate for anti-smoking policies. This year's theme, 'Protecting children from tobacco industry interference,' emphasizes shielding youth from tobacco industry influence. Tsumeb was chosen for its multicultural population and high youth smoking rates. John […] todayMay 22, 2024 15
insert_link World Social media seen as more influential than voting booths among young Hungarians Young Hungarians are showing a lack of interest in voting in the EU elections in June. That's according to a recent EU Commission survey. Separately, a new Eurobarometer survey has found that 70% of Hungarians say they are likely to vote in the June European Parliament elections. Altogether 65% of Hungarians say they are interested in voting on June 9, which is 15% more than those who said so ahead of the […] todayMay 15, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa S.A Minister Dlamini-Zuma Urges Action on 15,000+ Kidnapping Cases in South Africa South Africa's Minister for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, is urging law enforcement agencies to address over 15,000 kidnapping cases reported by Statistics South Africa. Victims, including women, children, and the LGBTQ community, are forcibly taken by armed groups for financial or tactical gains. The department's spokesperson, Cassius Selala, defines kidnapping as the unlawful seizure or taking away of another person against their will, also known as […] todayApril 18, 2024 9
insert_link Local The Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup: Holds a critical role in youth sports development. With less than three weeks to go before the 22nd edition of the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup which will be held in Gobabis from 29 March – 2 April, sportsmen and women who have taken part in the games previously say that the competition is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for young and upcoming athletes. Nedbank Namibia is returning as headline sponsor of the tournament. The youth sport competition […] todayMarch 14, 2024 6
World The UN Security Council Is Struggling ‘Day by Day,’ Japan Says Secretary-General António Guterres, left, and Kazuyuki Yamazaki, permanent representative of Japan and president of the Security Council for March, before a recent meeting on Sudan and South Sudan. Only three months in the UN post, Yamakazi leads the Council on a range of crises this month, from the wars in Gaza and Ukraine to conflicts in parts of Africa, as Japan also highlights its own two signature debates: building peace […] todayMarch 13, 2024 9
Oshiwambo ECN atula moilonga oshikonga osho ta shitu omukumo ovanyasha velishangife oukalata voku hoolola. Ocommisi yomahoololo mo Namibia (ECN) oya tula moilonga oshikonga sho maudifeko enasha noudemocry moshiwana, osho tashi tale keenghendabala doku twa omukumo ovanyasha vaka kufe ombinga momahoololo neudo. Ocommissi oya ulika nghene sha pumbiwa opo ovanyasha vatuwe omukumo woku lishangifa oukalata vomahoololo, pefimbo lomalishangifo oo kwa fanekiwa aka kufe ombinga okudja mo 03 June fiyo omomwedi wa August 2024. ECN oshivike sha dileko okwa yandja elombwelo shiivifo kutya, ova Namibia aveshe […] todayMarch 12, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Namibian Delegation Attends World Youth Festival in Russia to Promote Youth Empowerment and Diplomacy A delegation of 90 young Namibians, led by Deputy Minister of Sport, Youth, and National Service, Emma Kantema-Gaomas, actively participated in the 2024 World Youth Festival held in Sochi, Russia, from March 1 to March 7. This festival, recognized as the largest youth event globally, gathered 20,000 young leaders from Russia and around the world, providing a platform for cultural exchange, youth empowerment, and discussions on global challenges. During the […] todayMarch 8, 2024 28
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
