insert_link Business / Economics Standard Bank Namibia, NIFA support MSME trade opportunities Standard Bank Namibia, in partnership with the Namibia Investment and Finance Academy (NIFA), hosted a “Market Access and Trade Opportunity” event in Windhoek to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The initiative guided trade finance, import–export opportunities, and cross-border business growth. CEO of NIFA, Arinze Okafor, said the event’s goal was to equip small businesses with the knowledge and networks needed to scale operations and contribute to economic development. […] today17 November, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics India to offer credit guarantees for exporters hit by U.S. tariffs Deendayal Port in Kandla, in the western state of Gujarat, India (Photo: REUTERS/Amit Dave) India is rolling out a financial aid package featuring credit guarantees and term loans to support small businesses and exporters hit by steep U.S. tariffs. The initiative includes 10–15% credit guarantees for short-term loans (up to 90 days overdue) and up to 75% government-backed guarantees on term loans, aiming to ease pressure on stressed exporters, notably […] today12 August, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics NIPDB hosts annual TechNovation social The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, in collaboration with FNB Namibia, hosted the third annual TechNovation Social-themed “Bringing creators and customers together.” This year's event featured an exhibition by 21 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in the creative and culture industry. Here is Dino Ballotti, Executive Director for MSME Innovation and Acceleration at the NIPDB. today20 June, 2024
