insert_link Business / EconomicsConfusion 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
Business / EconomicsYouth 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 NamibiaNandi-Ndaitwah Pushes Youth Fund, Slams Corruption President Nandi-Ndaitwah has announced that the Youth Development Fund will soon be launched to empower young citizens and create jobs. Speaking at Heroes Day in Katima Mulilo, she urged beneficiaries to pursue viable projects and warned against political favoritism. She reaffirmed her stance that corruption is “treason” and called for quality service delivery, while also paying tribute to the late Lt. Gen. Solomon Hawala, who will be laid to rest […] today27 August, 2025
Health / MedicalInterview: Empowering Youth Through Mental Health and Entrepreneurship in Otavi National Mental Health Care, led by founder Cathy Kambanda, has successfully completed a year-long program aimed at combating depression and suicide among young people by empowering them to become entrepreneurs. The initiative, which ran from July 2024 to June 2025 in Otavi, was funded by B2Gold, Ohorongo Cement, and Kambanda’s personal contribution. Fifteen youth participants were selected, including young entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses, those with business ideas but […] today30 July, 2025
