Keetmanshoop to host International Youth Day 2026 celebrations

Staff Reporter

NAMIBIA will host the 2026 International Youth Day (IYD) national commemorations in Keetmanshoop, //Kharas Region, on 12 August 2026, with young people set to take centre stage in discussions on innovation, technology and global cooperation.

The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC) announced that this year’s event will be held under the theme “Youth Advancing Multilateral Cooperation through Technology and Partnerships”, highlighting the role of young people in driving innovation, strengthening international collaboration and contributing to sustainable development.