A fundraising dinner held at Opuwo in the Kunene region for the 2026 Opuwo Annual Trade Fair raised N$812 620 in pledges on Thursday.
The event was hosted under the theme ‘Opuwo at a Glance: Progress, Challenges and Opportunities’.
The 13th edition of the Opuwo Annual Trade Fair is scheduled to take place from 20 April to 2 May 2026.
In his closing remarks at the event, Opuwo Rural constituency councillor and Kunene Regional Council chairperson Western Muharukua said the funds raised exclude contributions in kind, such as livestock donations.
He said the annual event will officially be opened on 23 April, with activities such as horse and donkey racing, a boxing bonanza, a career and innovation fair, an agriculture and livestock forum, the 2026 Miss Opuwo beauty pageant and music performances forming part of the two-week event.
Muharukua encouraged the public, investors and businesses to participate in the trade fair and take advantage of the opportunities it presents.
“The journey has begun, and the future is indeed promising. Let us continue to work together to build a prosperous Kunene region,” he said.
Muharukua emphasised the role of business leaders, investors and traditional authorities in driving economic growth, job creation and sustainable development, saying continued collaboration between the government, traditional leaders and the private sector would unlock the full potential of the region.
He commended the regional leadership as well as the Opuwo Town Council for a well-coordinated event which brought together local authorities, business leaders, traditional authorities and community members to back the town’s flagship economic and cultural initiative.
“This evening has not only been a successful gathering but also a powerful demonstration of unity, shared vision and commitment to the growth of Opuwo and the broader Kunene region,” Muharukua said. – Nampa
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