Also known as: OATF · OATF 2026 · 2026 Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair · 25th Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair
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Windhoek Observer
… aTrade Fair gives us an excellent opportunity to engage directly with customers; understand their connectivity needs and demonstrate the solutions available to them.” Paratus Namibia is showcasing its growing presence in northern Namibia at this year’s Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair …
Paratus plans new shop in OshakatiThe Namibian
… Speaking at the official opening of the 25th Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair on Sunday, Phillemon said Namibia cannot build a resilient, inclusive and sustainable economy while many young people struggle to access employment and business opportunities. …
Young people want to help build the future – Ongwediva junior mayorWindhoek Observer
Patience Makwele The Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair has outgrown its current facilities, with demand for exhibition space far exceeding the centre’s capacity, prompting President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to call for its expansion. …
Ongwediva trade fair outgrows venue as demand surgesWindhoek Observer
… Nandi-Ndaitwah made the remarks during the S official opening of the 25th Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair, where speakers from government, business and youth leadership echoed calls for a stronger link between education, skills development and economic opportunities. …
‘Don’t train for the streets’ – Nandi-Ndaitwah warns youthWindhoek Observer
… MTC chief technical and information officer Monica Nehemia made the remarks on Saturday during the official opening of the 25th Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF), where she also reaffirmed the company’s long-standing support for entrepreneurship, innovation and business developm …
MTC commits N$624.9m to digital infrastructure expansionInformanté
Staff Reporter THE 25th Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair has officially opened, with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah calling for the expansion of the trade fair centre after 1,872 businesses applied for exhibition space but only 485 could be accommodated. …
1,872 applications fuel call to expand Ongwediva Trade Fair CentreInformanté
… The President’s northern engagements will continue on Sunday morning when she officiates at the official opening of the 25th edition of the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair. …
President to open mall, sports centre and trade fair this weekendThe Namibian
The Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF) is celebrating 25 years of creating a platform where businesses, entrepreneurs, government institutions, investors and the public can interact and build economic relationships. …
Ongwediva trade fair comes of age with 25 years in businessInformanté
Staff Reporter THE 25th Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF) is open, with 487 exhibitors taking part this year, up from around 450 in 2025, when the event attracted more than 70,000 visitors. …
487 exhibitors take part in 25th Ongwediva Trade FairInformanté
Staff Reporter WITH the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair and the Elufuko Cultural Festival both set for this month, the Oshana and Omusati regions are preparing to host thousands of traders, performers and visitors for two of the Northern regions’ flagship events. …
Showtime in the North: OATF and the Olufuko FestivalParatus Namibia will open a new shop at Yetu Mall in Oshakati to provide customers with connectivity services, product information, SIMs, and devices. The expansion is part of the company's growth across northern Namibia, complementing existing outlets in Ondangwa, Eenhana, and Outapi.
27 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Paratus Namibia will open a new shop at Yetu Mall in Oshakati to provide customers with connectivity services, product information, SIMs, and devices. The expansion is part of the company's growth across northern Namibia, complementing existing outlets in Ondangwa, Eenhana, and Outapi.
27 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Ongwediva junior mayor Etuhole Phillemon urged Namibian leaders to place young people at the centre of economic development, saying the country's more than one million youth aged 15–34 need access to employment, education-to-work links, finance, mentorship, and business support to realise their potential.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair received 1,872 applications for exhibition space in its 25th edition but could only accommodate 485 exhibitors, prompting President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to call for expansion of the venue. The President noted the fair has grown from a local authority exhibition into a major platform for trade promotion and enterprise development.
24 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged young Namibians to align their qualifications and skills development with labour-market demand and emerging industries, warning against pursuing education without considering job prospects. She said Namibia's future growth in oil and gas, renewable energy, green hydrogen, logistics, technology, agriculture and manufacturing will require new skills.
24 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has committed N$624.9 million in capital expenditure for the 2025/26 financial year to expand telecommunications infrastructure across Namibia, supporting network coverage, fibre connectivity, and 5G deployment. The company's chief technical and information officer made the announcement at the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair, emphasizing digital connectivity's importance to economic participation and national development.
24 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for expansion of the Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre after 1,872 businesses applied for exhibition space but only 485 could be accommodated at the 25th Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair.
23 August 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will officially open the Ohangwena Times Square Shopping Complex in Helao Nafidi, inaugurate sports facilities at the town's Business Expo and Sports Centre, and officiate at the opening of the 25th edition of the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair this weekend in the Ohangwena and Oshana regions.
22 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair, running until 29 August, is celebrating its 25th anniversary as a platform for businesses, entrepreneurs, and investors to interact in northern Namibia. The fair has planned special events including an inaugural half marathon, fireworks, and a documentary podcast series tracing its history back to its origins as "Let's Go North."
22 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The 25th Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair opens with 487 exhibitors, including 36 international participants from seven African countries. The milestone event is expected to draw visitors and businesses, with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah officiating the official opening on Sunday, 23 August.
21 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair will run 21–29 August under the theme "A Resilient, Inclusive and Sustainable Economy," while the Olufuko Cultural Festival takes place 24 August to 1 September in Outapi under "Our Culture, Our Pride, Our Heritage." The two flagship Northern events will run almost concurrently this year, with Olufuko dates moved up to align with the school calendar.
13 August 2026 · Informanté →
Mobile Telecommunications Limited pledged N$350,000 to the 2026 Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair, the largest cash contribution at a fundraising gala dinner on Saturday. The gala raised a total of N$2,168,450 through cash pledges and in-kind contributions from corporate partners ahead of the fair scheduled for 21–29 August.
6 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Nampower MD Kahenge Haulofu addressed the training centre's graduation ceremony, highlighting the organisation's commitment to vocational training aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. He showcased a notable project where trainees designed and built a solar-powered, smart-automated modular structure demonstrated at the Ongwediva trade fair, and encouraged graduates to pursue entrepreneurship and job creation with their newly acquired skills.
9 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Residents and businesses in Ongwediva complained at a town council meeting about dark streets creating safety risks, crumbling infrastructure, and slow service delivery, while Nored confirmed streetlight bulb shortages of two weeks but said stocks have been replenished and repairs will soon resume.
13 March 2026 · New Era →
Martin Angula, a 30-year-old craftsman from Ohangwena, creates eco-friendly wooden bowls, spoons and cups as an alternative to plastic and factory-made goods. Despite setbacks including a 2021 robbery at his workshop, he has rebuilt his business through training and government support, and now seeks modern equipment to expand production and reach larger clients such as hotels and museums.
3 March 2026 · New Era →
Moses Tobias, a visually impaired teacher at Nakambunda Primary School in Ohangwena, teaches Grade 8 and 9 English to sighted learners with support from a co-teacher, while also pursuing music professionally as a recording artist known as Sondre. Having lost his sight by age 10, Tobias completed a university degree and now exemplifies inclusive education, encouraging other young people with disabilities to pursue their goals.
9 January 2026 · New Era →