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Africa Economic Leadership Council to host Invest in Africa Trade Expo and business summit in Swakopmund
via The Namibian2 min read
The Africa Economic Leadership Council will host a three-day Invest in Africa Trade Expo and business summit in Swakopmund from May 28 to 30. Heinrich Hafeni, co-founder and president of the council and whose company Hafeni Tourism Group is organizing the event, stated that the expo and summit aim to connect and foster partnerships among African entrepreneurs and businesses. Investment promotion boards from African countries, including Southern African Development Community member states like Botswana, Zambia, and South Africa, are expected to attend to explore business opportunities in Namibia as members of the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement. The event also plans to host governmental officials, ambassadors, and business owners from Africa and globally. Hafeni noted that this aligns with the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, which seeks to strengthen inter-African trade and enhance the continent鈥檚 economic standing. Discussions will cover opportunities in Namibia's oil and gas sector, natural resources and minerals beneficiation, small and medium enterprises funding, and cross-border financing. Hafeni emphasized that the non-profit organization's main achievement is raising awareness among African businesses about continental opportunities. He stated, "Our main message to businesses is that Africa is open for business with a potential market of 1.3 billion people." He added that the organization aims to redefine how African entrepreneurs connect, collab
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Nedbank Namibia will host its second Future of Business Conference later this month, bringing together entrepreneurs, business leaders, and industry experts. Nedbank spokesperson Selma Kaulinge stated that micro, small, and medium enterprises MSMEs are central to Namibia's economy, serving as key drivers of innovation, employment, and sustainable growth. The conference aims to provide entrepreneurs with insights, practical knowledge, and networking opportunities to help expand their businesses in a changing economic environment. The program will feature presentations from figures such as OL Group chief executive Sven Thieme, Cirrus Capital economist Ida Williams, and Nedbank Group chief marketing officer Khensani Nobanda. Future Media director Stefan Hugo noted that the conference seeks to connect businesses and contribute to long-term economic growth, emphasizing its role as an enabler for the MSME community and a driver of job creation in Namibia.
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