Government committed to providing assistance to Namibians: ||Hoebes

Minister in the Presidency Christine ||Hoebes said the government is committed to providing support to farmers, households, and livestock across the country. ||Hoebes was speaking during the opening of the 14th edition of the Eenhana Trade and Business Expo on Wednesday. ||Hoeboes urged those requiring assistance to reach out to the various government offices in their regions. 'In the same vein, equally I urge those entrusted with the responsibility of providing this aid to do so with the utmost empathy and timeliness,' she said. Further, ||Hoebes stated that exhibitions such as this one are important to the socioeconomic development of Namibia, since they have a positive impact on the country's economy. She indicated that by attracting exhibitors and participants from various regions within Namibia and beyond, they create a diverse pool of opportunities and interactions that drive economic growth and foster collaboration. Town Mayor Omri-Onn Kavandje said the global economic crisis has impacted busines ses of all sizes, and Eenhana is no exception. The expo therefore aims to empower residents and MSMEs by introducing them to new business strategies such as networking, information sharing, innovative ideas, diversification, and forming new partnerships. Kavandje indicated that events like this are crucial as they provide direct access to potential customers and sales leads. Further, he said the Eenhana Expo is a key factor in their strategic plan for economic development, complementing government efforts towards Vision 2030, NDP-5/6, and the Harambee Prosperity Plan 2. Expo main sponsor Ali Dharani of the Rani Group of Companies said they aim to build a partnership with every Namibian, to build the country's economy. Dharani indicated that to play their part, they have employed over 5 000 people within their 12 regions of operation and have over 60 retail outlets. Of those employed, the company created jobs for 350 people in the Ohangwena Region alone and have opened outlets in the towns of Oshikango, O hangwena, Onhuno, Ongha, Ondobe and Eenhana, and might soon open doors in Okongo and potentially create jobs for 100 people with an investment of N.dollars 20million. The expo is being held under the theme, 'Reiving local economy through business resilience, innovation and diversification', and is expected to conclude on Sunday. Source: The Namibia News Agency