Youth participation in focus as Namibia heads to local elections

With the regional council and local authority elections just a day away, the attention shifts to Namibia’s young people, who are said to not be interested in politics. What will it take to strengthen youth participation in our democracy?

Member of parliament and youth leader Sharonice Busch shares insights from her journey from the National Youth Council to the parliament, explaining why local elections matter, how young people can hold leaders accountable, and what first-time voters should know before they cast their vote.