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Start-ups the key to Namibia’s economic growth

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Start-ups are the centre of Namibia’s economic growth. This is according to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Stellenbosch University’s Launch Lab, Joshua Romisher who was speaking on how the Cook incubation programme aims to assist Namibian businesses with getting to the next level. Romisher also shares some interesting insights on what is hindering economic growth in Southern Africa as a whole in his chat with the OFM Business Hour.

26 Aug 2021 12PM English South Africa Business · Daily News

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