Female entrepreneur inducted into business hall of fame

THE founder of Poiyah Media, Ilke Platt, was inducted into the Namibia Business Hall of Fame this month.

This is another feather in her cap, as the emerging entrepreneur was last month awarded as Africas World Woman Leader in a virtual ceremony, according to a statement issued by Poiyah Media public relations officer Leandré Adams.

Platt joins other inductees who have been honoured since the awards inception in 2004, including the late Werner List, Frans Indongo, and first lady Monica Geingos.

The managing director of Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) and founder of Namibian Business Hall of Fame, Johanna Cloete, has been curating the entrepreneurs based on who has been making or has made immense contributions to the countrys economy during the Covid-19 pandemic.

In addition, the selection was based on who has achieved business excellence, and has upheld the values of entrepreneurship and leadership in the community.

“There needs to be more emphasis on emotional and mental support for the entrepreneur. Entrepreneurs often work in isolation, and the side effects, if not managed properly, can be devastating,” says Platt.

“This can easily result in the closure of business, the slowing down of creativity, and a lack of passion. Entrepreneurs should be guided towards a financially free environment.”

All entrepreneurs inducted into the Namibian Business Hall of Fame are encouraged to continue pursuing their various business ventures, despite many reasons to close their businesses.

All winners for 2021 can be viewed on GEN Namibias social media platforms.

Poiyah Media was established to cater mainly to small and medium enterprises of which the public relations engagements need a boost, the statement said.

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