6. Windhoek, Namibia

Windhoek — the Namibian capital that’s home to less than half a million people — boasts good transport infrastructure and a rapidly growing business community.

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While Windhoek’s small population means it it has flown under the investor radar it’s notable for the relative ease with which startups can access credit and power.

However, some of the bureaucratic barriers — such as the time-consuming process to register a business or property — remain high.