The Namibian Police's Inspector-General, Lieutenant-General Sebastian Ndeitunga, has appealed to politicians and the youth of the country to campaign lawfully and not politicise land issues during this election year.

SADC's Chairperson has told the bloc's Secretariat to spearhead the process of equipping the youth with skills to cope with the 4th Industrial Revolution.

-Being under the influence of alcohol can cloud one's judgment, paving way for destructive decisions such as having unprotected sex.

Deputy Prime Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia is still underperforming across some areas of youth development despite improvements made in the Commonwealth Youth Development index.

-Vice President Nangolo Mbumba has expressed concern about young people abusing alcohol and drugs.

-Twelve young entrepreneurs from Iileni Settlement at Keetmanshoop, who attended a two-day business workshop, received grants to start or expand their businesses.

-A youth empowerment programme, I Choose, was launched in Windhoek as part of the Global Youth Initiative of the John Maxwell Team.

With an estimated youth population of nearly 50% and an unemployment rate of 30%, a few young people in the //Karas Region remain determined to rise above life's hardships.

Unemployment amongst the youth is a critical issue in Namibia and to address this requires a concerted and joint effort from all stakeholders in the country, Keetmanshoop Mayor Gaudentia Kröhne has said.

-An entrepreneurship development initiative, aimed at addressing youth unemployment was launched at Keetmanshoop.