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Namibia: Are We Building an Economy or Organising It? – News

Africa Links 24 with Herman Nghidipaa
Published on 2026-09-08 10:53:00

Every few months, a familiar ritual plays out in Namibia. A hall is booked, banners go up in national colours and speeches praise small businesses as the backbone of the economy.

Certificates are handed out, photographs are taken, and everyone goes home feeling something has moved.

The honest question is: what happens to that entrepreneur six months later? Did the certificate translate into a contract or working capital? For most, the answer is no. The banners come down, and the small…

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