05/06/2026
PM IMPRESSED BY BIPA ONE-STOP CENTRE PROGRESS: Prime Minister Dr. Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare has praised the rapid progress made by the One-Stop Centre (OSC) located at BIPA, describing it as a practical demonstration of government's commitment to empowering entrepreneurs and creating an investor friendly environment.
During a briefing by the CEO Ainna Vilengi Kaundu and BIPA executives, the Prime Minister was informed that more than 3,500 clients have been successfully served since the inception of the OSC.
Impressed by the achievement within a short period of time, he encouraged the institution to maintain the momentum and ensure that aspiring business owners receive efficient and accessible services.
Ngurare called for closer collaboration between BIPA and the Fund administrators such as the Development Bank of Namibia. He said entrepreneurs should receive assistance and mentorship to improve funding applications before registering businesses, making the entire process smoother, supportive and more effective.
The Prime Minister also urged an aggressive campaign to popularise the National Youth Fund and boost the uptake of the N$500 million facility. He stressed that young people should not be excluded because of a lack of formal qualifications, noting that some of Namibia's most successful entrepreneurs, including Dr. Aupa Indongo, built business empires without academic credentials.
He further called for greater systems integration and digitalisation to ensure seamless service delivery, while urging BIPA to find ways to protect and digitalize systems to ensure seamless service delivery.
The One-Stop Centre is open and fully operational, with government exploring the possibility of replicating the model across the country to bring services closer to the people.
