Staff Reporter

Mobile Telecommunications Ltd (MTC) on Saturday announced a sponsorship amount of N$385 000 to the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair Preparatory Committee (OATF-PC).

During a gala dinner hosted in the northern town of Ongwediva, MTC remained the official main sponsor of the popular trade fair. As per the norm, the annual event is scheduled to take place in August. 

Speaking at the event, MTC’s public relations officer Erasmus Nekundi highlighted the need and importance of continuing to create an enabling environment that encourages and promotes entrepreneurship.

“Over the past 15 years, our support to the OATF has been resolute, and this is mainly because we recognise the value the event brings in terms of business stimulation, employment and wealth creation, and ultimately to the national economic build-up of our country. Furthermore, the OATF serves as a trailblazer in creating a safe space for exchanging business ideas, promoting trade and creating for businesses a direct channel to the market.” 

Our support is indicative of our commitment to aiding the advent of small and medium business development, while concurrently allowing established macro businesses to reach out and take their product and service offerings to the market. Our thanks, therefore, go to the leadership of the Ongwediva Town Council, and the OATF preparatory committee for granting us the opportunity to make a difference through our continuous meaningful partnership. We are confident that this year’s edition of the OATF is yet again going to be another milestone.”

Hosted annually, OATF is a hallmark for promoting entrepreneurial activities and is to date recognised as one of the country’s biggest business exhibiting platforms, which has this year attracted interest from over 400 exhibitors from across the country and SADC.