Windhoek Launches Accelerate36: Can Namibia Build Africa’s Next Startup Hub By Listing Founders on the Stock Exchange?

On March 17, 2026, Namibia unveiled Accelerate36—an ambitious initiative to transform Windhoek into a regional startup hub by building a pipeline of companies ready to list on the Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX) Development Capital Board. The model: guide startups from validation to growth to public listing, creating liquidity for founders and institutional investors.