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Export Opportunity: China’s zero-tariff access for 53 African countries could open a major market for Namibian businesses, but exporters will need to scale production and add value locally. Finance for Women-Owned Firms: The IFC is urging lenders to use cash flow and trusted digital records—not just collateral—to assess women-owned businesses. Digital Tools: A GSMA–ExonNet partnership aims to bring tailored digital services to micro and small enterprises through mobile networks, building on work tested in Africa and Asia. New Markets: Kenyan small businesses secured Rwanda supply deals at an East African trade fair, while Equity Group quadrupled spending on women-owned suppliers to KSh3.7 billion in 2025. Export Finance: Afreximbank approved a $30 million facility for Nigeria’s NEXIM Bank to finance export-oriented SMEs.

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Oct. 23, 2026

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TotalEnergies Opens $4.5 Billion Local Business Opportunities as Mozambique LNG Engages Over 100 Companies in Pemba

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Pan African Visions

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Owned By	Ajong Mbapndah
Year Founded	2007
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Publication Location	United States, Maryland, Hyattsville
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BUSINESS TODAY | LOCAL BUSINESSES ENCOURAGED TO EXPLOIT AfCFTA

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Namibian Broadcasting Corporation

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Year Founded	1979
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Major funding boost for South African small businesses as Yoco lands R1.6bn deal

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Owned By	Kevin Ferguson through Habari Media (fka Highbury Media)
Year Founded	2021
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Domain Registration Year	2017
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Publication Location	South Africa, Cape Town
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Conejo Valley group helps nearly 200,000 women start businesses in East Africa with microloans

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KCLU - California

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Owned By	Evangelical Lutheran Church in America through California Lutheran University; National Public Radio (NPR) Network affiliate
Year Founded	1994
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Publication Location	United States, California, Thousand Oaks
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South African fintech Yoco, co-founded by tycoon Katlego Maphai, secures $100 million credit line

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Year Founded	2020
Website	www.billionaires.africa
Domain Registration Year	2019
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Publication Location	United Kingdom, London

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UAE tops the world for SME-friendly financial system

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Year Founded	1978
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Domain Registration Year	1998
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Publication Location	United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Ekandjo drops nuggets on 2027 Branding and Marketing Indaba… MTC targets 600 to 700 delegates from across Africa

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Year Founded	1992
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Publication Location	Namibia, Windhoek
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UAE ranks first globally in financial system support for SME growth

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Owned By	Khalid Abdullah Omran Taryam through Dar Al Khaleej group
Year Founded	1996
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Publication Location	United Arab Emirates, Sharjah
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