Minister of education, innovation, youth, sport, arts and culture Sanet Steenkamp on Thursday announced the interim board of the National Youth Council (NYC) at the Government Information Centre. The new interim board is chaired by Kennedy Kariseb, with Iyaloo Shiimi as deputy chairperson. They are expected to uphold accountability and transparency while advancing the mandate of youth development in Namibia. “The National Youth Council must remain a vital platform for youth participation, leadership and development. We trust that the interim board will steer the institution with integrity and ensure continuity during this transition,” she said.