The unemployment rate in Namibia is increasing by leaps and bounds day by day. Despite many challenges dedicated entrepreneurs always work tirelessly to make an end meet.
In an effort to sustain his business, Omuthiya based entrepreneur Hellen Amutenya is willing to make his hands dirty to provide for his family.
Amutenya who is a full-time teacher at one of the local school in Omuthiya believe that being a side hustler enable him to earn extra income to run his business and house affairs.
He stated that his monthly salary was not enough to cater for all his needs thus he opened his Oshitenda Tyre business in 2006 which offer services like tyre fixing and fitting, buying and selling new and second-hand tyres just to mention a few .
"I had a friend back then, he used to work at Tren Tyres in Windhoek when visiting his workplace i observed how it is done until i catch up. That's then i decided to open my own tyre shop. ", said the self-taught tyre fitter.
Amutenya further added that he give on-job training to his four employees. His main aim is to combat the increase number of crime due to youth unemployment.
He urged upcoming entrepreneurs to invest into their business ideas then the government can reach them halfway.
"People don't have to always rely on the government for everything. I do offer job to everyone regardless of their social or educational background. I want to extend my business to be a one stop tyre shop that operate for 24 hours in the near future. ", says Amutenya.
Sakeus Nakanyala,32, was only in Grade 11 when his father gifted him with a hair clipper . After completing grade 12 in 2009, Nakanyala decided to start his barbershop which is located at the heart of Omuthiya town.
"When i started there was no sufficient equipment for my business, with the little money i earned, i managed to buy a portion of land were i set up my barbershop. During the lockdown, all non-essential businesses were shut down including the barbershop. After reopening I have been running losses, there is no customers at all. In order to secure funds for my business, I usually approach people and introduce them to my business then negotiate on the price", says Nakanyala.
Moreover, Mirjam Mathias is proud to have opened her Tuyeni Tailoring business . She make a living by making and selling school uniforms and African dresses. After completing a tailoring course in 2014, she managed to secure funding to start my own business on the previous year.
"Whenever i face any financial difficulties, my sister come to my rescue. I really want to get a grant to take my business forward", she concludes.
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