The annual Zambezi Youth Summit and Business Expo is scheduled to take place at the Katima Mulilo Sports Complex as from 24 to 26 November 2022. The summit aims to focus on cross-cultural exchanges, self-exploration, business finance, youth development, leadership development, entrepreneurship and ICT.
The objectives of this expo, according to event patron Austin Samupwa, are to stimulate culture, peace and companionship between the youth with different businesses ideas.
“Our desire for this expo is to showcase their businesses to the locals and to the region, and to demonstrate talent, skill and business capacity among the youth in the Zambezi region and beyond. It is also to develop leadership, team-building and entrepreneurial skills among participants, and empowering them to take leadership on national projects and developmental objectives. We would like to encourage delegates to find themselves through various methodologies of self-exploration, and to seek funding and mentorship for the success of their projects and businesses. Lastly, we want to invigorate and achieve greater self-awareness, and a positive sense of well-being among delegates of different regions in Namibia,” expounded Samupwa.
A call to corporates to participate and pledge their support was shared through a gala dinner, which took place on 30 July. A few companies did not hesitate to come on board, and applauded the organisers for taking the initiative to the regions.
Committee member of the Zambezi Youth Summit, Malala Matomola, urged business members to come on board as sponsors, and most importantly entrepreneurs to make use of this event to showcase their products and services.
“This invitation extends to government institutions, corporates, entrepreneurs and non-governmental organisations to come to the Zambezi region to showcase their products and services. Most importantly, it is to support the youth in this business initiative. All Namibian youth business owners, organisations and affiliates, government services, corporate institutions and NGOs should take advantage of this platform. Applicants from all over the country are eligible to participate. Participants will have a chance to experience the majestic Zambezi and meet like-minded entrepreneurial youth under a single umbrella,” enthused Matomola.
The business community is invited to attend the launch on 24 November, which will be attended by Katima Mulilo mayor Lister Shamalaza and Executive Director of the Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service, Audrin Mate, amongst others.