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Record Number of Visitors Expected at OATF 2023
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Record Number of Visitors Expected at OATF 2023

Placido Hilukilwa THIS year’s Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF) is expected to surpass all previous records, not only in terms of the number of exhibitors but also in the count of visitors flocking to the nine-day event. The event spokesperson, Jackson Muma, mentioned that while the exact number of visitors during the first three days...

OATF kicks off – Informanté
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OATF kicks off – Informanté

Maria David THE Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF) has officially kicked off with a bang. Currently, some of the stands are still being installed, with various people having already kicked off the business of the day. The trade fair, which started on Friday, 25 August 2023, will conclude on 2nd September 2023. The fair will...

The OATF 2023 is upon us
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The OATF 2023 is upon us

Placido Hilukilwa THE Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair is just around the corner. This prominent expo in the North, which had been postponed for the past three years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, is set to commence this Friday with an impressive participation of nearly 500 exhibitors. The official opening ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, with...

OATF strengthens security – Informanté
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OATF strengthens security – Informanté

Maria David A total of 160 security guards have been hired by the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF) Society to ensure the safety of exhibitors and visitors during this year’s trade fair. The OATF is scheduled for August 25 to September 2. Eighty guards will be on duty per shift. The guards will be deployed...

Four security companies hired for OATF
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Four security companies hired for OATF

The Ongwediva Trade Fair preparatory committee has acquired the services of four security companies. They will provide safety and security during this year’s annual event. Town council spokesperson Jackson Muma indicated that Namibia Protection Services, Shikuvule Trading Service, Nebby Security Services and Triple One Investment are the entities hired. According to Muma, the guards will...

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OATF to boost northern economy

The 22nd edition of the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair will take place from 25 August until 02 September 2023 under the theme ‘Embracing a Sustainable Economy Linking Smart Markets.’ The trade fair is expected to host over 450 exhibitors from diverse sectors of the economy, including from the private sector and informal trading sector. Ongwediva...

Million raised for OATF – Informanté
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Million raised for OATF – Informanté

Maria David The Annual Ongwediva Trade Fair raised a total of over N$1.3 million for the successful hosting of the town’s fair during a fundraising event held on Saturday at the Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre. The 22nd edition of the OATF, which is being held under the theme “Embracing a sustainable economy linking smart markets,”...