insert_link Business / Economics Interview: Prime Minister Ngurare’s National Youth Fund Launch Draws Mixed Reactions from Entrepreneurs In response to the recent launch of the National Youth Development Fund by Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare in Windhoek, Frans Koita, business consultant at DKL Africa Consultants CC, shared insights on the allocation of funds to pilot-phase entrepreneurs. Koita highlighted that most of the 42 selected beneficiaries are involved in agricultural projects. “This is largely because the fund draws from three institutions: the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN), Agribank, […] today2 October, 2025
insert_link Oshiwambo Prime minister Eliyah Ngurare otaka tamekitha pambelewa o National Youth Fund omandaaha tageya Ominista yemona Ericah Shafudah pethimbo lyoshigongi sho cabinet omandaaha okwati etamekitho otali ka kwatelamo okugandja omakwatho koopololeka dhoka dha ningilwa nale omapekapeko oku gandja eshilipaleko koshigwana kutya epangelo olya tameka netulomiilonga lyo National Youth Fund. Minister ta fatulula kutya osheetwapo shika oshuule woomvula ntano,tashi tameke momumvo shimaliwa gonuumvo sigo 2030. today23 September, 2025
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 Youth lag in tapping N$257 million fund, warns Sheehama Youth Participation, National Youth Fund, Youth Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Job Creation, Economic Growth, Business Skills, Mentorship, Youth Engagement, Startups, Financial Literacy, Business Planning, Young Entrepreneurs, Collateral-Free Loan, Youth Opportunities, Skill Development, Innovation, Youth Challenges, Civic Engagement, Future Leaders today27 August, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Interview: Expert warns youth are missing out on N$257 million National Youth Fund Leonard Witbeen | August 27, 2025 Business and economics expert Josef Sheehama has raised concerns over the low participation of youth in the newly approved National Youth Fund, which has been allocated N$257 million for 2025-2026. The fund is designed to empower young entrepreneurs, reduce unemployment, and contribute to broader economic growth. He highlighted that only 187 youth have attempted to apply so far, with many struggling to prepare viable […] today27 August, 2025
