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Despite bankable innovations, many Namibian entrepreneurs still struggle to raise adequate venture funding, which is an essential aspect of developing scalable and
effective digital enterprises. 

Trade and industrialisation minister Lucia Iipumbu has called on various categories of entrepreneurs to approach her ministry for training that could aid their businesses. 

Namibia Polymer Recyclers (NPR), a subsidiary of Plastic Packaging and Coca-Cola Beverage Africa (CCBA) Namibia, last week launched a PET Flake Plant in Okahandja. 

Suspended Namibian Petroleum Corporation managing director Immanuel Mulunga has withdrawn his suit against his employer over the two charges he faces.

Zambia Correctional Service commissioner general Fredrick Chilukutu has expressed his admiration for the Windhoek Correctional Facility’s setup, praising both the friendly interactions between inmates and the correctional officers, as well as the rehabilitation programme.

A Grootfontein resident, who is facing a terrorism charge, amongst a host of others, will have to wait until August for his next court hearing.

Regional managers of the Electoral Commission of Namibia recently held a stakeholders meeting in Keetmanshoop as part of its preparations for the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly elections slated for 27 November 2024. 

A women-owned fishing firm, Kaitoro, recently donated goods worth N$50 000 to the Morukutu Primary School in Omaheke region’s Epukiro constituency.

Teachers and learners at Uukwiyoongwe Combined School were in jubilation last week after receiving a monetary donation to the tune of N$40 000 to replace what they lost during a fire incident earlier this year.

President Nangolo Mbumba has reassured workers that the government has their best interests at heart, and will continue pursuing progressive policies.