Alexforbes Lead Story - Arinze Okafor & Kurt Nieradtka

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The German Agency for International Cooperation’s  ProBATS II program has improved access to finance for over 300 MSMEs in the past six months, training more than 40 financial service providers on inclusive financial products. Angie Scholtz is joined by Kurt Nieradtka, the Consortium Team Leader for Safer International, and Arinze Okafor, Namibia Investment and Finance Academy CEO. 
25 Nov 2025 English South Africa Business · Business News

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