City of Windhoek Opens Business Training Programme for Entrepreneurs

City of Windhoek Opens Business Training Programme for Entrepreneurs. The City of Windhoek’s Business Training and Development Unit has announced an opportunity for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs to take part in the Start Your Business (SYB) programme, a training initiative focused on practical business skills and improved profitability.

The SYB programme is designed to support individuals who want to launch new ventures as well as those already operating businesses and seeking to strengthen performance. The training aims to equip participants with tools to develop viable business ideas and improve day-to-day operations.

According to the City, the programme follows a results-driven approach, with a focus on helping entrepreneurs better understand how to manage and grow their enterprises. It forms part of broader efforts to support small business development and local economic activity.

Entrepreneurs who wish to register for the programme can contact officials from the Business Training and Development Unit. Mr. Paulus Tjukulia is available at 061 2903093 or 081 250 5943, and via email at plt@windhoekcc.org.na. Ms. Ivondia Kangueehi can be reached at 061 2903140 or 081 222 6145, and by email at iuk@windhoekcc.org.na.The deadline for registration is 5 February 2026.

Training initiatives such as SYB are aimed at strengthening entrepreneurial capacity by focusing on practical business planning, financial understanding, and strategies to improve sustainability. By targeting both start-ups and established small businesses, the programme seeks to broaden participation in local economic development.

Interested individuals are encouraged to make contact before the closing date to secure a place in the training. The City says the programme offers a structured platform for entrepreneurs to refine their business concepts and build stronger foundations for growth.