21st May 2025  /  EAGLE FM

1. Petrus spoke with Ester Shifotoka to find out more about how YAP members are being prepared to be change makers, equipped to translate global aspirations into local action.

2. Nghilunanye Michael Petrus spoke with Hanju Bae about how this inclusion of youth voices bridges the divide between grassroots realities and national development agendas.

3. Michael Petrus also interviewed one of the newly selected panelists, Merna Tameron, who spoke about her inspiration to be on the panel. Tameron stated that her individual experiences and strong interest in youth mental health motivated her to apply. Together with the support of UNFPA, she seeks to mobilize campaigns on mental wellness and push for more effective responses to gender based violence in marginalized communities.
4. Namibia is experiencing a plumber harvest this season, and local markets are now stocked with a variety of products, including beans, groundnuts, and more.

In light of this, Bernadette Simon engaged in a conversation with one of the farmers, Johannes Haufiku, to discuss how Namibian farmers can store and preserve their agricultural products to ensure their sustainability over an extended period.

5. David engaged in a conversation with Salomo Iipinge, one of the stakeholders in the organized boxing event featuring Ninja and Harry Simon, aimed at campaigning against crime. Iipinge discussed the significance of the sport economy and emphasized how Namibia should focus on its development while encouraging youth participation in sporting activities.