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National Youth Council of Namibia

Also known as: NYC · National Youth Council (NYC) of Namibia · NYCN

Namibian youth advocacy organization that represents young citizens, manages youth development funding, and hosts dialogue and training programmes across constituencies.

2021-07-172026-06-22

What’s been said

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  1. June 2026
  2. Informanté

    National Youth Council of Namibia is a platform responsible for coordinating youth organisations, promoting youth development and representing interests of Namibians aged 16-35

    Source

    The Vice President highlighted the importance of the National Youth Council, established under the National Youth Council Act, as a platform responsible for coordinating youth organisations, promoting youth development and representing the interests of Namibians aged between 16 and 35.

    Witbooi urges youth to seize opportunities as NYC elects new leadership
  3. The Namibian

    National Youth Council of Namibia held general assembly to elect new leadership

    Source

    The gathering brings together youth representatives from across the country to elect a new leadership for the statutory body.

    Youth urged to back NYCN election winners
  4. The Namibian

    The assembly is expected to elect leaders who will guide the council until 2030

    Source

    The assembly is expected to elect leaders who will guide the council until 2030.

    Youth urged to back NYCN election winners
  5. March 2026
  6. Informanté

    National Youth Council of Namibia allocated N$25,000 to each constituency's Youth Development Fund

    Source

    Eight young people from the constituency are attending the training course, designed to equip them with practical skills in nail technology, enabling them to start their own small-scale businesses and benefit from the N$25,000 allocated to each constituency's Youth Development Fund by the National Youth Council of Namibia.

    Practical skills key to youth empowerment, says Itamalo
  7. New Era

    National Youth Council of Namibia operates the National Youth Credit Scheme providing start-up capital

    Source

    He said the centre also trains young people in entrepreneurial skills and provides start-up capital under the National Youth Council of Namibia's National Youth Credit Scheme.

    Staff shortage cripples youth centre
  8. The Namibian

    National Youth Council of Namibia rejected claims published by Windhoek Observer regarding Gqwede's resignation

    Source

    The National Youth Council of Namibia (NYC) has rejected claims published by Windhoek Observer regarding the resignation of former acting director Mzingisi Gqwede, describing them as false and misleading.

    NYC rejects claims about former acting director’s resignation
  9. February 2026
  10. New Era

    National Youth Council of Namibia hosted a youth dialogue in Eenhana, Ohangwena region

    Source

    The dialogue, held on Sunday, was hosted by the National Youth Council of Namibia (NYC) and attended by Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Dino Ballotti.

    Youth inspired to turn creativity into careers

Saturday 20 June

  1. Witbooi urges youth to seize skills and job creation opportunities

    Vice President Lucia Witbooi addressed the National Youth Council General Assembly in Swakopmund, urging Namibian youth to take advantage of government programmes for skills development, entrepreneurship and job creation, and calling on delegates to uphold unity and democracy during leadership elections.

    20 June 2026 · Informanté

Friday 19 June

  1. VP urges NYCN delegates to respect election outcome

    Vice President Lucia Witbooi has urged delegates at the National Youth Council of Namibia's general assembly to accept the outcome of elections that will determine the organisation's leadership for the next four years and to support those elected once results are announced.

    19 June 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 13 March

  1. Oshana youth forum trains eight in nail technology skills

    The Oshana Regional Youth Forum is running a three-day nail technology training course in Okaku village, with eight young people from the constituency receiving practical skills and start-up kits to launch small-scale nail care businesses. The training is funded through the National Youth Council's Youth Development Fund, which allocates N$25,000 to each constituency.

    13 March 2026 · Informanté

Wednesday 11 March

  1. Mariental Youth Centre hamstrung by staff shortages and poor facilities

    The Mariental Youth Resource Centre operates at reduced capacity with only two staff members instead of the required seven, while its converted house premises lacks youth-friendly infrastructure. The centre is pursuing a five-year plan to construct a new multipurpose facility and has revived programmes in agricultural cooperatives, entrepreneurship training, and environmental education despite staffing constraints.

    11 March 2026 · New Era

  2. Youth budget increased to N$750 million for 2025/26

    The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture's youth development allocation has increased by N$70.6 million to N$750 million for the 2025/26 financial year. The National Youth Council of Namibia welcomes the boost but emphasises that funds must be targeted at employment pathways, entrepreneurship, and skills development to make a meaningful impact.

    11 March 2026 · New Era

Friday 6 March

  1. NYC denies misconduct claims about former acting director

    The National Youth Council of Namibia has rejected allegations published by the Windhoek Observer regarding the resignation of former acting director Mzingisi Gqwede, saying the report contains inaccurate information and misrepresents internal matters. The council denied claims that its executive chairperson made belittling statements, disputed allegations over sitting fees, and dismissed reports of excessive travel expenditure.

    6 March 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 25 February

  1. Youth dialogue in Ohangwena promotes creative industries careers

    The National Youth Council of Namibia hosted a youth dialogue in Eenhana where Deputy Minister Ballotti encouraged young people to turn creativity into sustainable businesses, addressing unemployment through skills development, networking and mentorship in the creative sector.

    25 February 2026 · New Era

Wednesday 21 January

  1. NYC leadership instability harms Namibian youth agenda

    The National Youth Council's repeated leadership resignations and turnover prevent it from serving its core mandate to represent young Namibians. The author argues that institutional stability, tolerance of diversity, and prioritizing mandate over ego are essential to break the cycle of instability and deliver on programmes for youth.

    21 January 2026 · The Namibian

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