insert_link Local Bank Windhoek SME recovery loans assistance clocks N$ 200 million On Monday, 20 May 2024, Bank Windhoek’s Head of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME), Financial and Data Analytics, Bianca Janse Van Vuuren, announced that the Bank has fully utilised the N$ 200 million allocated under the Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) Economic Recovery Loan Scheme, of this amount N$ 192 million is already disbursed, with the remaining N$ 8 million approved pending disbursement. Van Vuuren said that […] today21 May, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics SME Focus – 5 March 2024 Director of SME Compete, Danny Meyer, talks about the state of the SME sector in the country - with specific reference to the recently tabled National Budget. https://iono.fm/e/1412545 today6 March, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Budget 2024-2025 Review: Building Resilience for Growth and Diversification By Josef Kefas Sheehama A number of controllable reforms must be implemented in addition to the macroeconomic framework. Prudent and credible monetary and fiscal policy, a sound financial system, and adherence to the law are the cornerstones of economic growth. To do this, bold measures must be taken to boost confidence, encourage investment and the creation of jobs, lessen economic inequality, and remove regulatory obstacles. First and foremost, I would […] today4 March, 2024
Africa Tech-savvy Africans are hedging against inflation by going digital By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency The recent announcement by Opera MiniPay that it had signed up over one million users in Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana just five months after its launch is the clearest indication yet of the rising popularity of decentralised finance, or DeFi tools, across the continent. “MiniPay makes it easier and more affordable for individuals across Africa to acquire, send and receive Mento […] today19 February, 2024
insert_link Africa 10 ventures announced for the Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2024 investment showcase Africa Tech Summit Nairobi has announced ten African tech ventures that will showcase their solutions to a diverse audience of industry experts, investors and fellow innovators on February 14th and 15th. While African startup funding declined in 2023, the investment showcase continues to foster collaborations and stimulate investment opportunities to bridge the funding gap in the ecosystem. According to data from Africa: The Big Deal, African startup funding experienced a 39 […] today19 January, 2024
