insert_link Business / Economics Business Consultant Reacts to Launch of Youth Development Fund Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare unveiled the National Youth Development Fund in Windhoek, providing concessional loans to support youth entrepreneurship. Frans Koita, business consultant at DKL Africa Consultants CC, observed that most of the 42 pilot-phase beneficiaries are engaged in agricultural projects supported by DBN, Agribank, and the Environmental Investment Fund, which emphasize sustainable and general agriculture. today2 October, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Youth Funding Confusion Hits Walvisbaai Frans Koita, consultant for DKL Africa Consultations CC, says unclear guidelines for the National Youth Development Fund, which allocates N$257 million to youth businesses, have caused frustration. Speaking from Walvisbaai, he noted that applicants there faced extra documentation requirements, while submissions at the Swakopmund governor’s office went smoothly. The fund’s closing date was 4th September. today8 September, 2025
