The Namibia Investment Fund is pleased to share with our community the news of Namibia’s National Budget, which was tabled on the 22nd of February 2023. This budget outlines the government’s plans for the allocation of funds across various sectors of the economy, including education, health, and infrastructure. What are the takeaways from the National […]
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Information and communication technology (ICT) has served as a remarkable tool for positive change and growth for numerous developing countries such as Namibia. Evident results from access and efficient use of ICT has progressively tackled a wide range of health, social and economic issues. This includes supporting business development, facilitating access to education and health […]
On the 25th of May 2022, The Economic Leadership Council of Namibia hosted its initiative at the Discover Namibia Intra Africa Trade Expo and Africa Business Summit in Swakopmund. The event kicked off with the essentials of effective leadership which was covered by Fluksman Samuehl, the current CEO of the Luderitz Waterfront who is also […]
The internet is an open network which easily allows various opportunists to take advantage of people. These opportunists may pose as genuine individuals or organizations that intend to help people make income or gain benefits through tricking them out of their money, property or private information. Tsonam Cleanse Akpeloo, a Ghanaian economist and technology entrepreneur, […]
In June 2020, the Government, through a Cabinet decision (Cabinet Decision No.8th/23.06.20/005) took a principle decision to establish a Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) for Namibia. The rationale for establishing the “Fund” is borne out of the need to enhance national resilience by insulating the socio-economic structure against cyclical shocks, promoting intergenerational prosperity for all […]
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The “Education Technology” report, authored by the Center for Education Innovations (CEI), identifies 130 educational technology programs from around the world, and which take advantage of rapid increases in internet and mobile connectivity to bolster students’ access to quality education. Among them, half of the programs serve students in sub-Saharan Africa, and 20% are for-profit […]
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The “The State of Social Enterprise in Ghana” report, authored by Songhai Advisory, UnLtd, Social Enterprise UK, ODI, and the British Council, describes how social enterprise activity in Ghana is growing after having surveyed 98 social enterprises. The report indicates that 40% of social enterprise leaders are women, and that 60% of social enterprises focus […]
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“How Do We Scale Distribution and Sales Networks that Create Opportunities in Low-Income Markets?” is a discussion paper authored by a consortium of partners, published by Business Fights Poverty, and supported by Citi Foundation. The paper discusses three inclusive distribution models: (1) Develop a direct salesforce; (2) Leverage networks of existing micro-enterprises; and (3) Create […]