STARTUP NAMIBIA

keeping Swakop on its Toes

StartUp Namibia has not only been supporting various startups in the quaint coastal town of Swakopmund but since December it has also been offering coworking space for these and other entrepreneurs.

Situated in the Atrium Lifestyle Centre in Hendrik Witbooi opposite the well-known Hansa Hotel, the Swakopmund Pop-Up Camp offers a coworking community office space for local startups. It also provides an excellent platform to connect, engage and develop ideas in the middle of Swakop’s CBD.

Pop-Up Camp creates a working space that contains all the elements of a productive office from working desks, WiFi internet, a client meeting area to delicious bottomless coffee provided by Two Beards Coffee. Different packages for the use of the coworking space are available depending on what best suits individual needs. Be it a daily desk space, just three times a week or the full monthly package for the hardcore hustlers.

Startups currently supported in Swakopmund include Eco- Gliding Tours, a first for Namibia, the guided Segway tours take you on an informative and scenic excursion around the picturesque town. Best of all is with the battery-operated Segways. The tour is eco friendly and almost noise-free.

Yolandi Botes, Oasis Health & Beauty

Oasis Health & Beauty was started by Yolandi Botes and specialises in beauty treatments, wellness, nutrition and fitness. Her passion is to get women back to a happier, healthier way of living with the aid of her knowledgeable coaching.

Anelie Eniola, Beehive Communications

Anelie Eniola is the mastermind behind Beehive Communications, a public relations firm catering especially for SMEs as well as individuals like influencers to build brands and develop marketing strategies. Beehive wants to make sure that clients realise their full potential by communicating in the best possible way with them.

StartUp Namibia. A technical cooperation project implemented by GIZ together with the Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade, the City of Windhoek and the Ministry of Higher Education, Innovation and Technology funded by the German government, the project’s aim is to improve conditions for establishing and growing startups in selected regions of Namibia. The project supports startup development from the seeds of an idea, through prototyping and incubation up to accelerating rapid growth and expansion into new markets.

Le Roux van Schalkwyk