insert_link Business / Economics Confusion Blocks Youth Fund Applications Frans Koita from DLK Africa Consulting says fewer than five percent of young entrepreneurs are applying for the National Youth Fund due to confusing requirements. He calls for clearer guidance and better information sharing to help youth prepare solid business plans. Koita also highlights how business consultants and AI tools can help with financial forecasting and strengthen applications: Eng Frans Koita On Youth Fund today1 September, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Interview: Youth Empowerment and Business Funding: Insights from Frans Koita of DKL Africa Consultations CC Frans Koita, founder of DKL Africa Consultations CC, has emerged as a key mentor for young entrepreneurs navigating the often-confusing world of business. In a recent interview with Future Media, Koita shared his perspective on the National Youth Development Fund, a government initiative aimed at allocating N$257 million to viable youth-led businesses. Koita highlighted a persistent challenge: the majority of youth lack basic business knowledge. “Less than five percent of […] today1 September, 2025
insert_link Local NACN GRANTS RESULTS CYCLE THREE (3) 31 OCTOBER 2024 In a year marked by growing artistic innovation and resilience, the National Arts Council of Namibia (NACN) is thrilled to announce the latest achievements in its grant-funding programme. The Cycle 3 grant disbursement, totaling N$673,552.00, will support twenty-four (24) diverse creative projects. This allocation reaffirms NACN’s strategic commitment to nurturing an inclusive arts ecosystem that not only enriches the cultural sector but also contributes meaningfully to its […] today31 October, 2024
insert_link Africa NBA Africa ‘hoops’ into African tech with a startup accelerator By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency The NBA, through its business franchise in Africa, NBA Africa, has stepped onto Africa's tech startup scene, launching an accelerator tailored for early-stage startups in sports and creative industries. In a statement, NBA Africa explained that the initiative, known as the Triple-Double: NBA Africa Startup Accelerator, will support Africa’s tech ecosystem and the next generation of African tech entrepreneurs by […] today30 April, 2024
Opinion Pieces South Africa is short of academic statisticians: why and what can be done Statisticians are able to assess and analyse data, crucial skills in today’s world. Solstock Inger Fabris-Rotelli, University of Pretoria; Ansie Smit, University of Pretoria; Danielle Jade Roberts, University of KwaZulu-Natal; Daniel Maposa, University of Limpopo; Fabio Mathias Correa, University of the Free State; Michael Johan von Maltitz, University of the Free State, and Sonali Das, University of Pretoria Our world is awash with data. A 2019 article published by the […] today11 April, 2024
