Thirty-nine Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across the country have received a financial boost from Hope Initiative Southern Africa Namibia.

This support, valued at N$ 340,000, is designed to help these businesses grow and recover from recent challenges.

Economic empowerment is crucial for women's advancement.

Therefore, the Secretary General of the UDF Women Council, Dankie Mukuta, urged women to create an enabling environment to thrive in the workforce by promoting equal pay, providing access to credit and resources, and supporting women entrepreneurs.