{"id":80051,"date":"2024-11-03T12:22:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-03T12:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/govt-committed-to-economic-development-shiimi"},"modified":"2024-11-03T12:22:00","modified_gmt":"2024-11-03T12:22:00","slug":"govt-committed-to-economic-development-shiimi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/govt-committed-to-economic-development-shiimi","title":{"rendered":"Govt committed to economic development \u2013 Shiimi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>Finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi says the government remains committed to economic emancipation for Namibians through the hosting of trade fairs.<\/p>\n<p>He made the remarks in a speech read on his behalf during the official opening of the third edition of the Oshikuku Annual Trade Fair on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>The trade fair is an opportunity for people to walk away with something of value.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI, therefore, urge you all to embrace this opportunity, and ensure that the Oshikuku Annual Trade Fair continues to grow, and remains a household annual feature not to be missed,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Shiimi said improved investments lead to employment opportunities, increased economic activity and ultimately, better living conditions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is therefore crucial that this trade fair receives the necessary support from all of us so that we collectively build our economy, and develop our localities,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>He stressed that through collective collaboration, Oshikuku can attract investment, and create a conducive environment for socio-economic development that will ensure employment opportunities for the youth, and improved provision of public services and social amenities.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, town mayor Julia Endjambi indicated that through the trade fair, Oshikuku is creating opportunities for investors to invest in order to grow the town\u2019s socio-economic situation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOnce the economy grows, we believe that there will be more opportunities for business and employment, which will then lead to a better living standard for our people,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>She then urged all stakeholders, exhibitors and residents to continue supporting the event which will feature on council\u2019s annual events calendar.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s trade fair is being hosted under the theme \u2018Oshikuku creating opportunities for socio-economic growth for investors.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>The weeklong expo ends tomorrow.<\/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. Finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi says the government remains committed to economic emancipation for Namibians through the hosting of trade fairs. He made the remarks in a speech read on his behalf during the official opening of the third edition of the Oshikuku Annual Trade Fair on Tuesday. 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