insert_link NamibiaDeputy Minister Masake calls on youth to lead in agriculture and agribusiness Conservative agriculture farmer (Photo credit: FAO Namibia) Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Ruthy Masake has urged young people to take a proactive role in agriculture and agribusiness, describing youth participation as key to national economic transformation under the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6). Masake delivered the call to action on Friday at the Oniipa Agri-Youth Engagement in the Oshikoto Region, where she spoke of the importance […] today22 January, 2026
insert_link Business / EconomicsBusiness Consultant Reacts to Launch of Youth Development Fund Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare unveiled the National Youth Development Fund in Windhoek, providing concessional loans to support youth entrepreneurship. Frans Koita, business consultant at DKL Africa Consultants CC, observed that most of the 42 pilot-phase beneficiaries are engaged in agricultural projects supported by DBN, Agribank, and the Environmental Investment Fund, which emphasize sustainable and general agriculture. today2 October, 2025
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
