Six small business owners in the Zambezi Region became the latest beneficiaries of the Development Bank of Namibia's national metric and coaching programme.

The Development Bank of Namibia's coaching programme aims to empower small businesses.

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.

The festive season is one of the most anticipated periods of the year, which also comes with an appetite for shopping.

Small business owners spoke to nbc's Luqman Cloete about consumer spending during the festive season.