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Francisco Tunga, who lost his job with a tour company, started a small transport business with one car that has grown to employ three other drivers providing shuttle services, school transport and deliveries around Windhoek. After a decade in the transport sector, he supports at least eight family members through the business and continues to expand despite lack of government support.
15 April 2026 · New Era →
Francisco Tunga, who lost his job with a tour company, started a small transport business with one car that has grown to employ three other drivers providing shuttle services, school transport and deliveries around Windhoek. After a decade in the transport sector, he supports at least eight family members through the business and continues to expand despite lack of government support.
15 April 2026 · New Era →
Fransina Nikodemus started a hair salon from her bedroom in 2018 to help pay off a family debt, and has since expanded into a mobile "Salon on Wheels" serving Windhoek and Walvis Bay, now supporting nearly 20 employees and permanent staff. The business reflects the broader role of Namibia's estimated 40,000 small and medium enterprises in the economy, though entrepreneurs like Nikodemus say they receive little government support.
8 April 2026 · New Era →
The OMDis SME Centre in Oranjemund provides training, mentorship, networking platforms and market exposure to help small businesses grow and diversify the town's economy beyond mining. The centre offers business training covering financial literacy, digital marketing and compliance, alongside one-on-one consultations and events like farmers markets and entrepreneurship expos.
18 March 2026 · New Era →
Informal traders at Windhoek's Havana four-way stop say road construction and lack of facilities make their businesses unsafe and difficult to operate. Vendors are calling for designated trading space and basic infrastructure, citing security risks from early morning stock preparation and the absence of storage facilities.
11 March 2026 · New Era →
Informal traders at Havana Four Way in Windhoek, who depend on roadside sales for their livelihoods, are anxious about potential relocation as the City of Windhoek plans road construction and improvements in the area. Vendors operate without shelter, proper permits, or basic services, and have called for authorities to designate alternative trading spaces to protect their incomes and employment.
25 February 2026 · New Era →
ZeeA Fragrances, founded by Tertisia Nghipondoka as a home-based side hustle, has grown into one of Namibia's fastest-growing multi-level marketing companies with over 4000 members since transitioning to an MLM model in September 2025. Members earn commissions on their own sales and recruits' sales, with Nghipondoka crediting the positive response to inspiration from foreign MLM perfume brands like AVON and INUKA.
11 February 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's men's grooming industry is experiencing consistent growth as an increasing number of men invest in professional grooming services, with approximately 75 barbershops now active across the country. Local entrepreneur Joel Mwatilefu's Joe's Fade Cuts exemplifies the sector's expansion, having grown from a side skill into a brand with multiple branches, a training academy, and proprietary products, though operators face challenges including high operating costs and cash flow management.
4 February 2026 · New Era →
Penehafo Sem manages a craft stall in Windhoek's Central Business District selling handmade items including Namibian-shaped key holders and ostrich egg necklaces. She emphasizes the importance of local support for craft businesses, which provide livelihoods while preserving Namibian cultural heritage, though sales can be inconsistent.
28 January 2026 · New Era →
Lydia Nakale, a qualified graduate, runs a second-hand clothing business in Windhoek to support her family after struggling to find formal employment. She faces major challenges from police harassment of informal traders and high import duties from NamRA, which she says can nearly equal the cost of her goods, though she calls for greater government support for small businesses.
21 January 2026 · New Era →
Miti Muchaka founded Kong Investment CC in August 2022 with his own savings, growing it from a security services company into a diversified business operating several brands including Gorilla Private Protection Group, Gorilla Beard Oil, and Gorilla Puff, while employing 10–20 young Namibians. Despite facing challenges like late payments and high costs, Muchaka has funded the company entirely through self-investment and reinvestment of profits, using income from one business to support others during difficult periods.
14 January 2026 · New Era →