StartUp Namibia donates hygiene and PPE kits to 50 start up
Lending a helping hand
Ester Kamati- The Bokamoso Entrepreneurial Centre, also known as the incubation centre in Katutura yesterday received hygiene and PPE kits from StartUp Namibia and the ministry of trade, funded by the German government. The kit comprises of handwash, hand sanitiser and disinfectant along with five face masks, aimed at assisting the entrepreneurs as they get ready to resume operation following strict lockdown regulations.
At the handover yesterday, the deputy executive director in the Ministry of industrialisation and trade, Michael Hamavindu acknowledged that small businesses are facing an unprecedented economic disruption due to the Coronavirus outbreak. “We know your struggle and we are ready to help wherever we can.” He added that more small businesses are encouraged to apply for the hygiene and PPE kits and as such, the deadline for the online application has been extended until 12 June to ensure that more SME’s receive assistance. Startups from all regions in the country are encouraged to apply provided that they have a founding statement from BIPA, valid SME certificate and a business continuity plan.
At the handover yesterday, the deputy executive director in the Ministry of industrialisation and trade, Michael Hamavindu acknowledged that small businesses are facing an unprecedented economic disruption due to the Coronavirus outbreak. “We know your struggle and we are ready to help wherever we can.” He added that more small businesses are encouraged to apply for the hygiene and PPE kits and as such, the deadline for the online application has been extended until 12 June to ensure that more SME’s receive assistance. Startups from all regions in the country are encouraged to apply provided that they have a founding statement from BIPA, valid SME certificate and a business continuity plan.
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