IUM HOSTS INAUGURAL RESEARCH, INNOVATION DAY

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The International University of Management (IUM) has hosted its inaugural Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Day, under the theme "Fostering Purpose-Driven Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship for National Development and International Engagement".

KAPANA BUSINESS BOOMS IN RUNDU

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The Kapana selling business is becoming more popular in Rundu.
 
The majority of the sellers are welcoming of the competition, saying it provides local customers with a variety of options. 
 

CREATIVES PUSH FOR INDUSTRY GROWTH

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Creatives continue to actively position themselves to grow the industry that has the potential to drive economic growth, create employment, and foster cultural development.
 

MOTHER TURNS WASTE INTO LIVELIHOOD

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A 40-year-old mother of six from Swakopmund is turning discarded bottles into handmade drinking glasses to provide for her family.

Despite losing her job years ago, she refused to let hardship define her future.

KAVANGO WEST SEEKS DBN REGIONAL OFFICE

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The residents of Kavango West Region have called on the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) to establish a regional office, citing that the absence of a physical presence is contributing to low youth participation in funded projects.

FUNDING GAPS LIMIT ARTISAN GROWTH

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The Community Skills Development Foundation (COSDEF) Oyetu Project Manager has warned that a lack of funding is preventing talented artisans from turning their skills into sustainable businesses.

COSDEF, through its Oyetu Project, hosted the 2026 Annual Craft Innovation Competition in Swakopmund.

TRADE FAIR HONOURS UERIKUA'S LEGACY

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The 18th Okakarara Annual Trade Fair Gala Dinner paid tribute to the late Otjozondjupa Governor, James Uerikua, celebrating his legacy of service while reaffirming the role of the trade fair in driving economic growth and entrepreneurship.

GOVERNMENT BOOSTS CREATIVE INDUSTRY GROWTH

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The government's decision to prioritise the creative industry within the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector is gaining renewed support to help transform talent into sustainable business opportunities.

NCRST LAUNCHES INNOVATION SUPPORT DESK

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The National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST) has launched its Technology and Innovation Support Centre Desk (TISCD) in Windhoek.

NAMIBIAN ENTREPRENEURS EXPLORE SA BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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Namibian entrepreneurs visited several South African businesses and institutions to exchange knowledge and explore opportunities for collaboration, investment and partnerships, ahead of the South Africa-Namibia Business Forum.