Standard Bank Namibia, in partnership with the Namibia Investment and Finance Academy (NIFA), will host the Market Access & Trade Opportunity Evening on 13 November 2025 at the Hilton Hotel in Windhoek.
The event is aimed at helping Namibian entrepreneurs and MSMEs expand their trade networks, improve competitiveness, and access new regional and international markets.
It forms part of the Standard Bank Blue Growth Series, a flagship initiative focused on SME growth, financial inclusion and sustainable entrepreneurship.
Open to the public and not limited to Standard Bank clients, the session targets formal and informal businesses engaged in import, export and cross-border trade, as well as those seeking to enter the sector. Participants will receive practical insights into trade finance, logistics and market access opportunities across the region.
The evening will include a keynote address on regional trade opportunities, expert discussions on import and export dynamics, networking sessions with investors and trade facilitators, and panel discussions on how financial solutions can support business growth.
Hellen Amupolo, Head of Business and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank Namibia, said the event is part of the bank’s ongoing effort to support Namibian entrepreneurs.
“Entrepreneurs in Namibia are driven by ambition and innovation, but to truly thrive, they need access to capital that’s fit for purpose, supportive ecosystems and predictable regulatory environments. The Market Access & Trade Opportunity Evening is a platform to help translate entrepreneurial ambition into action by connecting MSMEs to knowledge, networks and financial solutions that enable cross-border growth. At Standard Bank, we’re committed to growing SMEs because we believe that growing businesses means growing Namibia,” Amupolo said.
Through the collaboration, Standard Bank and NIFA aim to strengthen the participation of Namibian entrepreneurs in regional and global trade.
The Blue Growth Series provides mentorship, investment readiness training and market access support for MSMEs, helping to build capacity, unlock opportunities and promote inclusive economic participation across key sectors.
