Vlad expected a shared workspace to be too distracting. At CcHUB in Windhoek, he found people who are focused, friendly, and respectful of each other’s space. His advice: try CcHUB, not just coffee shops. Learn about our packages and how to book: bit.ly/cchub-coworking

In August, creatives in visual art, animation, crafts, & fashion showed their work at the Creative Skills Exchange Opening Fair. It gave the public a look at Namibia’s creative sector before the masterclass week, which covered business models, intellectual property, and pitching.

The Creative Skills Exchange closed with a Policy Mixer at Am Weinberg. More than 80 guests, including the program's partners and funders, gathered for a panel on how to finance the future of Namibia's creative industry.

Day 4 of the Creative Skills Exchange masterclasses: 44 creatives on pitch deck structure and brand storytelling with Tuyamba Akwaake (Basecamp) and Mosito Ramaili (BoSabi Creative Club) at ScaleUp Namibia.

What does a funder check before saying yes? Sorted documents, a realistic budget, and honesty about where the business stands. 46 creatives got that answer on Day 3, from Kendi Kamwambia (Heva Fund) and a UNESCO briefing on the IFCD.

Day 2 of the Creative Skills Exchange masterclasses: IP basics, revenue models, and budgeting for 48 creatives, with Undamuje Uanguta (BIPA), Arinze Okafor (NIFA), and Mekupi Kambatuku (Simpli Business Advisory).

"It helped me rethink how AI can be integrated into my business. Not to use it as the maker, but a tool." — Tangeni Thomas, musician Day 1 of the Creative Skills Exchange masterclasses: 38 creatives on AI integration and business model design with Ojoma Ochai. More to follow.

The MSME Venture Growth Program is a 3-month program for MSMEs who want to strengthen their business models, improve their financial readiness and use digital and AI tools more effectively. Applications close 30 September 2026. Apply: bit.ly/MSMEgrowth

The MSME Venture Growth Program gives your business 3 months of hands-on work on your model, your finances, your pitch, and the digital tools that help your business run more efficiently. Open to all Namibian MSMEs. 🗓️ Applications close 20 Sept Apply: bit.ly/MSMEgrowth

Namibian MSME owner? The MSME Venture Growth Program gives you 3 months to refine your business model with real customers. Open to all Namibian MSMEs. 🗓️ Applications close 20 September 2026 Apply: bit.ly/MSMEgrowth

Catch The Ells live at the Creative Skills Exchange Opening Fair. 🗓️ Sunday, 23 August 🕑 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM RSVP: luma.com/m4x18rz7

Ojoma Ochai, Managing Director at CcHUB Africa, who served on Btrust’s inaugural board, opens Creative Skills Exchange this Sunday, then leads Monday's session on tech for creative growth. 23–28 Aug, CcHUB Namibia. RSVP for the Opening Fair: luma.com/m4x18rz7

Patrick Sam, Managing Partner at Creative Culture Investments, is finalizing the Namibian Cultural and Creative Industry Council. He moderates next week Friday's closing panel, Financing the Future of Namibia's Creative Sector.

Ilke Platt, founder of @PoiyahMedia, was named to CommsOfAfrica's Nzinga50 in 2024. She joins the panel on Financing the Future of Namibia's Creative Sector at the Creative Skills Exchange closing Policy Mixer next Friday.