NDN Staffer
WINDHOEK, July 12 — Three Namibian entrepreneurs are finalists for the prestigious Diamonds Do Good® Entrepreneurship Grant. The winners will be announced on July 12, 2023.
The Diamonds Do Good® Entrepreneurship Grant is a program that provides financial support and mentorship to outstanding entrepreneurs. The grant ranges from $5,000 to $20,000, and it can be used to scale businesses and amplify their positive impact on society.
This year, three Namibian entrepreneurs are among the 20 finalists for the grant. They are:
- Loide Dawid is the founder of K-12plus, an app that revolutionizes everyday app usage. The app offers encrypted medical records, seamless appointment booking, and reminders. Virtual teaching robots provide personalized learning experiences, while school automation streamlines educational processes. Metaverse XR creates immersive learning environments through virtual world platforms.
- Ayesha Tjiueza is the owner of Kanuma Trading Enterprises, which originally focused on providing beauty products using natural Namibian indigenous ingredients. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the business shifted its focus to health products. Kanuma Trading Enterprises now offers Moringa leaf-based products, including fresh leaves, tea, tablets, and food seasoning, to meet the market demand for natural immune system boosters. The products are currently available locally, with global interest expressed through social media platforms.
- Eddy Ngonga is the owner of Betterpack Manufacturing, a company specializing in high-quality, eco-friendly plastic pavers and tiles. Betterpack Manufacturing’s target customers include small businesses, homeowners, and contractors in the local area. The company aims to refine its product and marketing strategies by gathering feedback from initial customers and ensuring customer satisfaction. Betterpack Manufacturing focuses on meeting the needs of local construction projects and aims to expand its customer base within neighboring regions and eventually nationwide.
The 20 finalists for the Diamonds Do Good® Entrepreneurship Grant come from six countries: Botswana, India, Namibia, Sierra Leone, South Africa, and Tanzania. The winners will be announced on July 12, 2023.
The Diamonds Do Good® Entrepreneurship Grant is a valuable opportunity for entrepreneurs to scale their businesses and make a positive impact on their communities. The grant provides financial support, mentorship, and training, which can help entrepreneurs to take their businesses to the next level.
I encourage you to learn more about the Diamonds Do Good® Entrepreneurship Grant and the three Namibian finalists. You can find more information on the Diamonds Do Good® website.
About Diamonds Do Good®
Diamonds Do Good® is a non-profit organization that was inspired by Nelson Mandela to tell the world about the positive impact of diamonds in Southern Africa. The organization’s primary objective is to initiate significant transformations within natural diamond communities worldwide and to effectively share these impactful narratives.
About UPG Biashara
UPG Biashara is an initiative that supports entrepreneurs in their journey to turn ideas into businesses. This includes growing and strengthening existing enterprises. UPG Biashara provides training, mentorship, financial support, and more.
United People Global
United People Global is a community that encourages and enables people to participate in making the world a better place.
