The Olafika SME Development Mentorship Programme is a promising program that seeks to take Namibia entrepreneurs from across Namibia’s 14 regions on a journey from rough to the polished gems we believe they can be.
As a Namibian company with a global reach, that continuously pursues brilliance in all aspects of our business. Being a responsible corporate citizen is an important part of our ethos.
SME development is clearly a national development priority area, and it is for this reason that Namibia Diamond Trading Company (NDTC) has partnered with the Olafika SME Development Mentorship Programme. NDTC’s support demonstrates what they believe, that SME development provides tremendous opportunity for us to fully unlock the full potential of Namibian entrepreneurs.
NDTC’s support, through its corporate social responsibility commitments is firmly rooted in its focus on promoting sustainable community development, combating poverty and disease, protecting environment and enterprise development, thus developing the capacities of Namibian people or institutions within the communities where we work.
As part of its continued commitment to develop SME’s growth potential, Namibia Diamond Trading Company (NDTC) has invested N$700 000.00 towards the Olafika SME Development Mentorship Programme. The programme will benefit over 70 SME’s throughout all 14 regions of Namibia.
I believe this intervention will not only sharpen the entrepreneurs who will go through the programme, but in turn it is my hope that this will offset increase job creation in the SME sector as well, “The Time Is Now” (Olafika) Building A Diamond Generation, says Mr. Ndjaba.
We at NDTC are pleased to be a steadfast partner in contributing financially towards the Olafika SME Development Mentorship Programme. We are very proud to know that our contribution will help boost our SME’s.
Namibia is our home and we want to drive her growth. Not only is this growth for SME’s, but also relates to the bread and butter issues of local entrepreneurs taking part in this programme, where the growth of their business is of vital importance to us.
First lady of the Republic of Namibia, H.E. Monica Geingos, who is also advocating for SME growth through her One Economy Foundation Programme, advised SME’s to protect and grow their businesses through a structural operation and never have a desire to make quick money, but rather have a desire to grow their business.
Entrepreneurs should come together and share business lessons, she said.
The First Lady indicated that it is easier to make money than to keep it, the only way you will know how to keep money is by knowing the rules to retain it.
NDTC remains committed to supporting initiatives that propel Namibia forward. “Behind every diamond that NDTC sort value and market, it is really NDTC’s love for this country and with its passion that can let Namibia shine at it’s brightest.