Business leaders paid tribute to Namibia's late leader for his major role in helping to bring Namibia's economy to growth.

Trade and Industrialisation Minister, Lucia Iipumbu, officiated the commencement of the construction of Onandjaba Village Council Open Market. 

The construction of the open market aims to foster inclusive economic growth and create opportunities for small and medium enterprises.

Ariamsvlei is a border town in the ||Kharas Region and home to around 500 residents.

Despite its significance as a border with South Africa along the national B3 road, residents there feel overlooked in terms of development and support.

The Minister of Urban and Rural Development (MURD), Erastus Uutoni, has called for an impactful and sustainable rural development transformation. 

Rundu Mayor Gabriel Kanyanga envisions the second most populated town in Namibia as a thriving hub for entrepreneurship and investment. Kanyanga expressed this vision during the second Mayoral Business Forum, which is typically held ahead of the Rundu Annual Trade Fair in October.

The Ministry of Industrialization and Trade (MIT) has signed an agreement with Team Namibia to promote common goals such as industrialization, trade, economic development, and entrepreneurship in Namibia.

The MOU is aimed at establishing a framework for cooperation and collaboration between the two.

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.

Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on young entrepreneurs to be innovative, saying government will play its part in creating a conducive environment for doing businesses. 

She made the call at the launch of the Hakahana Lacho Power and Gas Depot in Windhoek today.

The Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust (NFCPT) has embarked on an innovative strategy to enhance fish distribution across the country. 

The trust has signed contracts with 13 small and medium enterprises to facilitate the distribution of fish to consumers at affordable prices.

A young entrepreneur from Okaruikombungu Village in the Otjombinde Constituency, Kahitee Keeja, is determined to keep the garden project she runs going despite the limited resources at her disposal.