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Harvard University Centre for African Studies reported Sub-Saharan Africa holds the highest female entrepreneurial activity rate globally at 26%.
“Sub-Saharan Africa now holds the highest female entrepreneurial activity rate globally at 26%, according to the Harvard University Centre for African Studies.”
Opinion – Standard Bank backs women for economic resilienceThe Namibian
Harvard University Centre for African Studies reports that Sub-Saharan Africa holds highest female entrepreneurial activity rate globally at 26%
“Sub-Saharan Africa now holds the highest female entrepreneurial activity rate globally at 26%, according to the Harvard University Centre for African Studies.”
Standard Bank Invests in Women for Economic GrowthThe Namibian
Harvard University Centre for African Studies is subject to review of approximately US$100 million in federal contracts
“The administration estimates about 30 contracts, collectively worth US$100 million, could be up for review.”
Trump administration seeks to pull estimated US$100 million in Harvard fundingThe Namibian
Harvard sued the Trump administration, alleging violation of First Amendment rights and federal law
“Harvard sued the Trump administration, alleging it has violated the university's constitutional First Amendment rights as well as federal law.”
Trump administration seeks to pull estimated US$100 million in Harvard fundingThe Namibian
Harvard University hosted the 29th annual Ig Nobel Prizes ceremony
“The awards were handed out at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, at the end of last week.”
Cancer-fighting pizza, scrotum study win spoof Nobel prizesThree City of Windhoek councillors have apologised to chief executive Moses Matyayi and withdrawn allegations they made about his official foreign travels, acknowledging the claims were made without adequate verification.
11 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Three City of Windhoek councillors have apologised to chief executive Moses Matyayi and withdrawn allegations they made about his official foreign travels, acknowledging the claims were made without adequate verification.
11 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Windhoek city councillors have raised concerns over CEO Moses Matyayi's foreign trips, including an alleged N$300 000 spent on a trip to Harvard University, and are calling for removal of council resolutions that allow him to travel internationally without prior council approval. Matyayi has rejected the allegations as "speculative and unsupported by evidence" and calls the complaints a "clandestine witch-hunt."
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Bank of Namibia has announced several senior leadership changes, including the appointment of Moudi Hangula as director of legal, governance, risk and compliance, Anthea Angermund as director of financial markets, and Helvi Fillipus as economic adviser to the governor. The central bank said the changes reflect a forward-looking approach to building institutional resilience and serving Namibia's evolving economic landscape.
25 April 2026 · The Namibian →
According to Standard Bank's Head of Business and Commercial Banking, the bank's Blue Growth Series training programme has helped nearly 350 women entrepreneurs in Namibia formalise their businesses, gain financial literacy, and access market networks. The initiative responds to global data showing women start half of new businesses but face barriers in financing and market access, with women in Africa receiving significantly less venture capital than men.
11 March 2026 · New Era →
Standard Bank's Blue Growth Series has trained 695 entrepreneurs, almost half women, helping many formalise their businesses and access finance and market networks. According to the programme data, participants completed financial literacy training and some received international certifications, positioning them to compete in regional and continental trade.
10 March 2026 · The Namibian →