Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has informed the National Assembly that legislation to regulate "Order with Me" businesses will soon be introduced in parliament to support young entrepreneurs who are currently restricted from operating freely.
One hundred entrepreneurs have graduated from the Olafika SME Development and Mentorship Programme.
The one-year training equipped Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with the skills to grow, create jobs, and strengthen Namibia's economy.
Prime Minister Dr. Elijah Ngurare is set to meet informal traders operating under the popular "order with me" business model in the |Khomas Region on Saturday.
In a social media announcement, Ngurare invited "order with me" traders to a meeting scheduled for 09:00 at the NUST Auditorium in Windhoek.
In a small beauty salon in Swakopmund the sound of nail files and laughter tells a story far bigger than beauty.
They tell a story of survival, courage and one of breaking stereotypes.
Some young people are actively pursuing diverse income initiatives to mitigate the impact of rising cost-of-living hardships.
At the International University of Management (IUM) Nkurenkuru campus, student Ncame Andreas has ventured into horticulture, which helps him earn a living and make ends meet.
Community development is gradually progressing at the Kalkfeld settlement, thanks to the efforts of the Otjozondjupa Regional Council, which has established a community bakery run by local residents.
Street vendors form a significant part of Namibia's informal sector and contribute meaningfully to the economy. However, some traders face restrictions due to regulations governing where and how vending activities can take place.
In the past, cross-border trade in Francistown, Botswana's second-largest city, was largely dominated by women from Eswatini, Lesotho, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Small tourism businesses along Swakopmund's beach are beginning to feel the slowdown as the holiday season comes to an end.
