Also known as: NYC · National Youth Council (NYC) of Namibia · NYCN
Statutory body mandated to coordinate youth development in Namibia, recently facing leadership instability and scrutiny over assembly conduct.
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New Era
National Youth Council of Namibia hosted a youth dialogue in Eenhana, Ohangwena region
“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 careersThe National Youth Council of Namibia faced unruly scenes during its general assembly in Swakopmund in June, including physical confrontations, injuries, teargas use, and property damage. The incident has prompted questions about whether the council is fulfilling its mandate to promote youth development and serve as a bridge between government and young Namibians.
8 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The National Youth Council of Namibia faced unruly scenes during its general assembly in Swakopmund in June, including physical confrontations, injuries, teargas use, and property damage. The incident has prompted questions about whether the council is fulfilling its mandate to promote youth development and serve as a bridge between government and young Namibians.
8 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The governor of Omaheke asserts that management of Farm Nuwehoop is driven by his office as a project under his authority, while the Omaheke Regional Youth Forum contends that the National Youth Council of Namibia is the statutory body mandated to coordinate youth development. The Swakopmund Uranium Foundation has pledged about six million for the project.
28 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi delivered the keynote address at the official opening of the 3rd General Assembly of the National Youth Council of Namibia in Swakopmund on 19 June 2026.
22 June 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →