-The NUDO Youth League held its national executive committee meeting in the capital this morning. The party's secretary general, Joseph Kauandenge told the young politicians that life in party politics is not easy, as it is coupled with obstacles.

-Young people hope for medical facilities to be accessible and comfortable.

-Young people say political parties do not consult them for input into their election manifestos.

-Deputy Minister of ICT, Engel Nawatiseb says Namibia needs to respond to a number of issues to prepare the youth for the fourth industrial revolution.

Namibia will commemorate Heroes Day on 26 August in honour of those who fought for the independence of the country.

-Despite the annual commemoration of Cassinga Day many wonder whether young people know the significant of this historical event.

Deputy Prime Minister, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on young people to take their education serious now that Government has introduced free education.

-Keetmanshoop municipal councillor, Ernst Jash, is calling on young people to take advantage of the irrigation scheme at the Neckartal Dam.

Omusati Swapo Regional Coordinator, Sacky Kayone says young people are the leaders of tomorrow and serves as a transmitting belt of the party.

The National Youth Council has called on young people to speak up, and engage Namibian leaders on issues of education, health, employment and political participation.