Entrepreneurial mindset a necessity

The chairperson of the northern branch of the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI), Tomas Iindji, says the youth will be able to contribute a lot to the local economy if they develop an entrepreneurial mindset at a young age.Iindji made the remark during the Onathinge circuit award ceremony held at the weekend. He spoke of the importance of entrepreneurship as a subject in schools and how it can contribute to the economy of the country.“The youth need to be equipped with perseverance and determination and an entrepreneurial mindset. If education equips students with an entrepreneurial mindset at the outset of their careers, they will be more engaged and take ownership of their own success and in the long run, contribute to the economy of the country,” Iindji said.He added that if the youth, at a tender age, develop an entrepreneurial mindset, they will be able to think positively in terms of establishing businesses and employ fellow Namibians which will lead to national issues such as poverty and unemployment being addressed. “Entrepreneurs create jobs, uplift the standard of living, usher in new technology, and keep competition alive in the marketplace. The purpose of economic development is to make our lives as Namibians easier, to help us live longer, to provide more opportunities for others, and to secure the future of our nation,” Iindji said.He added that although the establishment of businesses assists in addressing certain national issues, it should also be known that starting a business is very difficult. However, he added, in order to be successful, one must have faced challenges.Iindji also talked about the impact entrepreneurship has on culture saying that if people come up with innovative ways to do things, as opposed to relying on how things have always been done, this should not be seen as a replacement or a threat, but rather, as an enhancement. “Innovation should not be viewed as a threat to our culture, but rather as a way to enhance our beliefs and extend them into realms we never thought possible,” Iindji said. KENYA KAMBOWE

Entrepreneurial mindset a necessity

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