In a small beauty salon in Swakopmund the sound of nail files and laughter tells a story far bigger than beauty.

They tell a story of survival, courage and one of breaking stereotypes.

The youth in Omuthiya are turning to self-employment initiatives, including the running of small businesses, in part to address unemployment experienced in the country.

In light of Botswana's rising youth unemployment crisis, which is estimated to be just below 40%, the country’s new generation is resorting to hustling as a means of survival and success.

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare said the government has set aside funding to support graduates' business ideas and innovations.

Meanwhile, NUST Acting Vice Chancellor Andrew Niikondo has urged graduates to remain resilient and use their knowledge to create opportunities, not only for themselves but for others as well, contributing to Namibia's social and economic development.

The Swakopmund Constituency Development Fund has awarded machinery to boost twelve small businesses in the coastal town.

The handover of equipment, including sewing, printing, and washing machines, aims to empower local entrepreneurs and stimulate economic growth.

Otjozondjupa Regional Council Chairperson Paulus Nekundi called on local authorities to prioritize land allocation for SMEs to boost entrepreneurship and economic growth during the Otjiwanda SME and Youth Expo in Grootfontein.

The Stanford Graduate School of Business, through its Seed Transformation programme, hosted an information-sharing session aimed at empowering African entrepreneurs to grow and scale their businesses in Windhoek.

The Erongo Tourism Forum recently met with stakeholders in Uis, Daures Constituency, to unveil funding, training, and development initiatives aimed at boosting rural tourism entrepreneurship.

Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Ruthy Masake, called on young people in the Omusati region to take leadership roles in productive sectors by becoming entrepreneurs.