{"id":28340,"date":"2022-08-24T10:49:36","date_gmt":"2022-08-24T10:49:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/oatf-opens-opportunities-for-traders"},"modified":"2022-08-24T11:02:34","modified_gmt":"2022-08-24T11:02:34","slug":"oatf-opens-opportunities-for-traders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/oatf-opens-opportunities-for-traders","title":{"rendered":"OATF opens opportunities for traders"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>Maria David<\/p>\n<p>PREPARATIONS are underway for the hosting of the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF) which promises to create unique business networking opportunities for all participants.<\/p>\n<p>The expo starts Friday and will conclude on the 2nd of September.<\/p>\n<p>A total of 361 local and foreign exhibitors have registered for this year\u2019s event compared to 450 exhibitors in 2019.<\/p>\n<p>According to Ongwediva town spokesperson Jackson Muma, the foreign exhibitors are coming from countries such as South Africa, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Botswana and Japan.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, a total of 120 security guards from four different companies have been hired to ensure the safety of the visitors and exhibitors and their property during the event.<\/p>\n<p>Sixty guards will be on duty per shift.<\/p>\n<p>The hosting of the OATF was put on hold for two years due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>The return of the OATF is good for the economic growth of the town and the region as a whole.<\/p>\n<p>Muma said that accommodation establishments at Ongwediva are fully booked. Some exhibitors had to find accommodation in neighbouring towns.<\/p>\n<p>According to a local businessman Jekko Nambili, the return of the trade fair is a chance for business people to boost their income through the sale of their products and services.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSuch exhibition platforms are needed in the region for local businesses that were negatively affected by COVID-19,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He urged Namibians from all walks of life to flock to the OATF.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, a local resident of Ongwediva Sadrag Fillipus, said that the trade fair is a good opportunity for locals to showcase their products and services.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe fact that it hasn\u2019t taken place for the last two years brings back excitement to the people,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Fillipus then urged those visiting to be vigilant of criminals as they will be flocking to the town.<\/p>\n<p>The biggest event on the town\u2019s calendar will be officially opened by President Hage Geingob on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\">Namibia<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Namibia. 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