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 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 Namibia Interview: Blue Growth Series Attracts Over 340 Entrepreneurs, Spotlight on Informal Sector Standard Bank’s latest entrepreneurship initiative — the Blue Growth Series — has received over 340 applications within two weeks, with close to half coming from the local informal economy. This was revealed by Arinze Okafor, the founder of the Namibia Investment and Finance Academy (NIFA), during an interview on Fresh FM earlier today. “The response has been overwhelming,” Okafor said, noting that approximately 170 applicants are informal traders such as […] today28 July, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Nedbank Hosts Business Growth Conference in Windhoek Nedbank will host its first Future of Business Conference on August 21 at Droombos in Windhoek, aimed at empowering local SMEs and startups. The event will cover leadership, communication, HR, and IT, with top speakers including Nedbank CEO Jason Quinn and Aurik Co-Founder Pavlo Phitidis. Nedbank’s PR Manager, Selma Kaulinge: today22 July, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Katutura Entrepreneurs Receive Equipment Boost Seventeen small business owners in the Katutura Central Constituency have received equipment valued at N$270,000 from their councilor, Rodman Katjaimo. One Africa TV NewsOnOne's Selma Taapopi reports. Last night's full bulletin is available on oneafrica.tv and weeknights at 7 watch it on GoTv 84, DSTv 284 or stream for free on oneafrica.tv today27 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics NCCI Calls for Active Participation in January 2025 EGM The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry is set to hold an Extraordinary General Meeting in January 2025 to elect new Executive Committees and address key branch matters. Only paid-up members can participate in nominations, voting, or standing for election. Members interested in standing for EXCO positions must submit a Statement of Intent one week before the meeting. For eligibility, members are urged to confirm their membership status or […] today19 December, 2024
insert_link Local NUST student receives food trailer after winning Nedbank Kapana Cook-off Competition October marked a proud moment for 20-year-old Mandume Hasheni, who took ownership of the grand prize of a fully furnished food trailer worth N$130 000 after winning the 2024 Nedbank Kapana Cook-off Competition, held 2 months ago. This Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) student, who impressed judges with his unique kapana cooking skills, stood beaming as he received the keys to the trailer in a […] today28 October, 2024
