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 Africa Africa’s mobility startups dethrone fintechs, scale new heights By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency Africa’s mobility startups are having a moment. For the first time, these small businesses in transport and logistics have dethroned Fintechs in attracting the most investor funding on the continent. In another historic first, mobility startups are beginning to explore cross-border rental trips as they look to capitalize on growing intra-Africa tourism fuelled by the removal of visa requirements by some […] today22 August, 2024
insert_link Africa Appetite from local investors fuels surge in African startup funding By Seth Onyango, bird story agency Despite a steep downturn in startup funding in Africa since 2022, more African investors are channelling substantial investments into homegrown enterprises. This is a marked departure from the previous years, when North American investors, particularly from the U.S., led the charge in startup funding across the continent. Analysis from Africa: The Big Deal identified at least 619 unique investors who participated in […] today14 March, 2024
insert_link Africa 1 in every 3 dollars invested into startups in Africa in 2023 went into climate tech By Seth Onyango, via bird story agency Climate tech startups bucked the trend in Africa's venture capital space, actively notching up an impressive $1 billion amidst a broader funding fall-off in 2023. Data tracker, Africa: The Big Deal notes that around 1 in 3 dollars invested into startups on the continent in the forecast period went to climate tech startups. The strength of the sector according to the Deal, illustrates […] today30 January, 2024
insert_link Africa Fintech and energy illuminate DR Congo’s nascent startup ecosystem By Conrad Onyango, via bird story agency The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), one of the world’s most resource-rich countries, is carving out a new prosperity niche as it emerges on the global tech scene. Known for its green metals, cobalt and copper, and the world's second-largest rainforest, the newest member of the East African Community is having a moment in the startup ecosystem. In 2023 the country raised […] today23 January, 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
