insert_link Business / Economics Rössing Foundation supports MSMEs in Oshana and Erongo region Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises belonging to youth, women, and people with disabilities in the Oshana and Erongo regions will soon become the beneficiaries of essential business advisory services, branding classes, and other key business-building tools through a N$ 500 000 sponsorships from the Rössing Foundation. Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board spokesperson, Titus Shivute explains how the process will work. todayJuly 31, 2024 17
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Utaara Mootu Advocates for Youth Entrepreneurship in Parliament In a decisive move aimed at catalyzing youth entrepreneurship in Namibia, Utaara Mootu, a prominent member of the Landless People's Movement (LPM) and Member of Parliament, has tabled a motion demanding urgent government action. The motion, slated for debate, focuses squarely on enhancing financial support for young entrepreneurs. Mootu's initiative calls for transparent accountability from the government regarding its commitment to and performance in funding youth entrepreneurship and startup ecosystems. […] todayJune 26, 2024 9
insert_link Africa Youth-led African enterprises awarded $800,000 at COP28 for climate solutions Eight dynamic African young women-led businesses emerged as winners of the 2023 YouthAdapt challenge. Each business will receive grant funding of up to $100,000. They will also receive a comprehensive mentorship and coaching as part of a 12-month accelerator program. Since its launch in 2021, the YouthADAPT initiative has provided more than $5 million to 33 young entrepreneurs from 19 African nations. Jointly organised by the African Development Bank Group and the Global Center […] todayDecember 5, 2023 6
