-New HIV infections among the youth in Africa continue to rise.

-First Lady, Monica Geingos has called for 'HIV Prevention' to be addressed within a generational context.

-Unemployment, especially among the youth, is reaching devastating proportions in Southern Africa.

Many young people in the //Karas Region have commended government for creating an enabling environment to do business.

The Namibia Youth Credit Scheme Programme under the auspices of the Ministry of Youth, National Service, Sport and Culture is calling on young people between the ages of 18 and 35 living in the Keetmanshoop Urban Constituency to apply for training.

Residents of Berseba village in the //Karas region said they have had enough of alcohol and drug abuse, especially among the youth. They also complained about the high unemployment rate at the village.

The youth residing at the Duineveldt settlement, 20km north of Kalkrand in the Hardap Region are yearning for opportunities which could uplift their living standards.

A United Kingdom based charity organisation, Big Win Philanthropy has expressed interest in working with the Government to implement programs aimed at youth upliftment.