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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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