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Organization

Institute for Public Policy Research

Also known as: IPPR

Namibian policy research organization advocating for transparency and governance reform in procurement, oil/gas sector, and extractive industries.

Politics

Youth low turnout reflects disappointment, not apathy, advocate argues

The News

A youth advocate argues that low voter turnout in recent local and regional council elections reflects accumulated frustration with broken promises and poor service delivery rather than apathy, citing youth unemployment of 44.4% nationally and direct complaints from young people across the country who say leaders ignore their concerns between elections.

16 January 2026 · New Era

Friday 16 January

  1. Youth low turnout reflects disappointment, not apathy, advocate argues

    A youth advocate argues that low voter turnout in recent local and regional council elections reflects accumulated frustration with broken promises and poor service delivery rather than apathy, citing youth unemployment of 44.4% nationally and direct complaints from young people across the country who say leaders ignore their concerns between elections.

    16 January 2026 · New Era

Thursday 15 January

  1. Uukwambi Traditional Authority begins sand-mining site rehabilitation process

    The Uukwambi Traditional Authority has started rehabilitating sand-mined borrow pits in its jurisdiction, including at Onatshiku village in Oshana region, after residents questioned the delay. The authority must submit detailed rehabilitation plans to the Ministry of Environment and Tourism for approval, and is responsible for funding the work, which operators can carry out using their equipment.

    15 January 2026 · The Namibian

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