Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) play a vital role in an economy, particularly in providing necessary goods, services, and employment opportunities for citizens.

On MSME Day, Danny Meyer, Director of SMEs Compete, addressed the importance of government officials being more supportive of the SME sector.

Meyer emphasizes that these smaller businesses are crucial for job security and national wealth. However, bureaucracy and a lack of communication between government departments and ministries often hinder their operations and prevent them from thriving.

President Nangolo Mbumba says the promotion of Namibianization is progressing well in the fisheries sector. 

He revealed that, to date, 90% of fishing rights are owned by Namibians, and the sector employs about 18,000 Namibians.

Namibia has identified a number of entry points through which strategic national objectives related to job creation, economic development, and social protection can be attained.

The entry points include greater coordination of employment creation under the auspices of the "whole of government’’ approach, commitment to facilitate the expansion of social protection coverage, and commitment to youth employment and entrepreneurship.

Residents of Zambezi believe that agriculture if given the necessary attention, investment and support, can develop into a driving force for economic development and job creation in their region.

They say the region has untapped agricultural resources and capabilities that have not been fully utilized or supported for many years.

Residents shared their views during a meeting with the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Human Resources and Community Development at Katima Mulilo.