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Startups

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Business / Economics

Namibia Tops Africa in Startup Market Perception

Namibia has been ranked first in Africa in the Market Perception Pillar of the 2026 StartupBlink Innovators Business Environment Index, highlighting strong governance and international trust. Reforms such as the Investor One Stop Centre and ScaleUp Namibia have strengthened the country’s appeal as a stable and attractive destination for startups, a development welcomed by Namibia Investment Promotion and Development’s Catherine Shipushu. 

today28 January, 2026

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

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Business / Economics

First-Ever Nedbank Business Conference Set for Windhoek

On August 21, Nedbank Namibia will host its inaugural Future of Business Conference at Droombos, Windhoek, aimed at supporting SMEs and startups. Topics will include leadership, HR, communication, and IT, with speakers such as Nedbank Group CEO Jason Quinn and Aurik Co-Founder Pavlo Phitidis, according to NedBank Chief Commercial Officer JG van Graan.  For the Full interview, listen to the Business Report tonight on Nova 103.5 

today19 August, 2025

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Science & Technology

Microsoft to invest $3.2 bn in AI in Sweden

    Microsoft said Monday it would invest 33.7 billion kronor ($3.2 billion) over two years in cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure in Sweden, the US company said in a statement. The group will train 250,000 people by 2027 to boost AI knowledge and competence and also increase capacity at its three data centres in the country, the statement said, adding that the investment was Microsoft's biggest ever in Sweden. […]

today3 June, 2024

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Africa

Africa Tech Summit London Announces 15 Ventures for the 2024 Investment Showcase at London Stock Exchange on June 7th

      Africa Tech Summit (ATS) London will celebrate the eighth edition at the London Stock Exchange on June 7th, 2024, and is thrilled to announce the 15 tech ventures that will join the ATS Investment Showcase 2024. The ATS London Investment Showcase provides ventures with the opportunity to present their businesses to leading African tech investors, corporates, and industry stakeholders in attendance from Europe, USA and Africa. The […]

today13 May, 2024

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Africa

Local manufacturing of drones is on the rise in Africa

    By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency   Rising demand for unmanned aerial vehicles used in various commercial applications is fueling the growth of the local drone manufacturing industry as startups and governments ramp up production within the continent. Following South Africa's successful test flight of the Milkor 380, a groundbreaking unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capable of carrying up to 1300 kilograms among other unique capabilities, the landscape is […]

today11 April, 2024

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Africa

UNDP launches “timbuktoo” initiative in Davos to revolutionize Africa’s startup ecosystem

  In Davos, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) launched the "timbuktoo" initiative in collaboration with African countries. The initiative, unveiled during a special session at the 24th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, aims to be the world's largest financing facility, uniting catalytic and commercial capital to bolster Africa's startup ecosystem. H.E. President Paul Kagame of Rwanda, H.E. President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana, the Secretary-General of the African […]

today21 February, 2024