insert_link Business / EconomicsInterview: 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 Interview TranscriptsInterview: Youth Must Own NDP 6, Says NUY’s Tjipura Tjipura Tjipura from Namibia United Youth (NUY), an umbrella body for youth-led organisations, has called on Namibian youth to take charge of the country’s development trajectory by critically engaging with the newly launched National Development Plan 6 (NDP 6). Speaking ahead of a virtual youth dialogue set for today, 24 July at 2pm, Tjipura said it is essential for young people to examine whether NDP 6 reflects their lived […] today24 July, 2025
insert_link NamibiaYouth Sandbox spotlights sports as economic driver Front Row: David Norman – U.S. Embassy Namibia Representative, Mr. Simataa Mwiya – Chief Administrator, Namibia Sports Commission, Mr. Matheus Haitota – Head of Sports UNAM, Hon. Dino Ballotti – Deputy Minister MEIYSAC, Hon. Utaara Mootu – LPM Member of Parliament. Back Row: Penouua Kaoti – U.S. Embassy Alumni, Petersen Nghiyoonanye – Moderator, Dr Nangula Mbako – MC The U.S. Embassy in Namibia hosted a high-impact event on 19 May […] today21 May, 2025
