National Youth Fund

2024-10-222026-09-15

What’s been said

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September 2026
6 SeptInformanté
National Youth Fund created momentum that the President drew on
Source
“Drawing on the momentum created by the National Youth Fund, Nandi-Ndaitwah encouraged financial institutions to make capital more accessible to support young entrepreneurs and broaden participation in the economy.”
President calls for greater value from Namibia’s fisheries sector
March 2026
20 MarNew Era
National Youth Fund aims to expand opportunities for young people by improving access to financing for business start-ups
Source
“Mbambo highlighted initiatives such as the National Youth Fund, which aims to expand opportunities for young people by improving access to financing for business start-ups.”
Govt prioritises inclusive growth, jobs
18 MarThe Namibian
The National Youth Fund gives the first rung of the ladder
Source
“The National Youth Fund gives us the first rung of the ladder.”
Factories for Namibia’s Future
November 2025
13 NovThe Namibian
National Youth Fund has been operationalised by the government with capitalisation of N$257 million
Source
“That is why the government has not hesitated to operationalise the National Youth Fund, capitalised with N$257 million.”
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s speech at the official opening of the 18th Helao Nafidi Business Expo in the Ohangwena region
September 2025
1 SeptThe Namibian
National Youth Fund has been set aside by the government to fight youth unemployment
Source
“Young people at Okahandja have started to prepare to benefit from the N$257-million National Youth Fund which has been set aside by the government to fight youth unemployment.”
Okahandja youth ready to tap into N$257m youth fund

Society

Geingos urges tolerance for failing youth organisations

The News

One Economy Foundation executive chairperson Monica Geingos has called for greater tolerance of youth organisations that fail and for stronger investment and collaboration between young people and older generations. She made the remarks at a panel discussion on youth leadership in Windhoek, noting that young Namibians face high unemployment and challenges moving into sustainable employment and entrepreneurship.

14 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Yesterday

Geingos urges tolerance for failing youth organisations
One Economy Foundation executive chairperson Monica Geingos has called for greater tolerance of youth organisations that fail and for stronger investment and collaboration between young people and older generations. She made the remarks at a panel discussion on youth leadership in Windhoek, noting that young Namibians face high unemployment and challenges moving into sustainable employment and entrepreneurship.
14 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Geingos urges tolerance for youth-led initiatives, investment
Monica Geingos, executive chairperson of One Economy Foundation, called for greater tolerance of youth organisations that fail and urged investment in youth-led ideas and intergenerational collaboration. She said young people should not wait for perfect conditions to take up leadership roles, as they face high unemployment with 44.4% joblessness among those aged 15 to 34.
14 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Sunday 6 September

President urges Namibia's fisheries sector to boost economic value
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called on Namibia's fisheries sector to deliver greater economic value, sustainable employment, and benefits to the population through increased value addition, local processing, and transparency. She urged the industry to create opportunities for youth entrepreneurship and called on Government to rigorously assess performance and compliance when allocating fishing quotas.
6 September 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 20 March

Government prioritises inclusive growth and job creation
As Namibia marks 36 years of independence, the government's priorities under President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah are guided by the Sixth National Development Plan and focus on accelerating inclusive economic growth, creating jobs, strengthening social services, and responsible natural resource management. Key areas include housing and land delivery, healthcare, education, green hydrogen development, and addressing unemployment through public-private sector cooperation and youth entrepreneurship initiatives.
20 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 18 March

Young people can build local manufacturing factories nationwide
An opinion piece argues that Namibian youth should use available funding to establish manufacturing industries in agro-processing, furniture, textiles, construction materials, and cosmetics, replacing imports and creating local employment rather than waiting for foreign-owned companies to provide jobs.
18 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 1 March

Namibia's N$104 billion budget prioritises operations over development spending
Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah tabled a N$104 billion budget for 2026/27 with N$81.3 billion allocated to operations and only N$6.5 billion to development, drawing criticism from economists and opposition figures who warn this allocation will constrain economic growth. The government collected N$89.8 billion in revenue and plans to borrow N$15 billion, while interest payments of N$16.2 billion now exceed the development budget.
1 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 27 January

Government spending outpaces revenue, economists warn of debt risks
Namibia's government is spending faster than it generates revenue, with analysis showing the apparent healthy cash position was largely due to sinking fund reserves rather than actual revenue collection. Experts warn that without improved tax collection and controlled spending, the country risks increasing reliance on borrowing, potential social spending cuts, and possible delayed creditor payments.
27 January 2026 · The Namibian →