Deputy Minister of Industrialisation and Trade

Stefanus Nashama The 2023 Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF) which has officially opened over the weekend, has attracted 418 local and international exhibitors. The Deputy Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, Verna Sinimbo, who spoke on behalf of President Hage Geingob during the official opening, said the 418 local and international exhibitors reflect a fair number of active economic sectors in the country. This includes the informal sector that also contributes to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), she said. The theme for this year’s trade fair is “Embracing a sustainable economy, linking smart markets”. Sinombo noted that the event creates…