Not to be missed: CST Expo kicks off today at Hage Geingob Stadium

The Creative.Sport.Tourism (CST) Expo is officially under way, with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah set to attend the official opening today at 16:00.

The expo, which features sports tournaments, exhibitions, workshops and stage performances, runs from 2 to 4 September at Windhoek's Hage Geingob Stadium.

Sports tournaments kick off proceedings at 08:00 this morning, followed by exhibitions at 14:00, with gates closing daily at 22:00.

More than 80 exhibitors are expected, including small and medium-sized enterprises, food vendors and cultural offerings, alongside workshops, panel discussions, sporting events and stage performances throughout the expo.

Entrance costs N$100 for adults and N$50 for children and young people aged six to 18. Children under six and pensioners enter free. The expo also offers three-day packages at N$250 per adult and N$120 per child.

Spectacular

The three-day expo will host a series of workshops led by various speakers, including Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Dino Ballotti, who will discuss ‘Sustainable Funding for Sports Development’ today at 10:15.

Also among the speakers will be Monica Geingos, entrepreneur, business leader and former First Lady of Namibia, who will speak on ‘From the Field to the Boardroom’. Geingos' talk takes place on Friday at 14:00.

On the last day, Miss Universe 1992 and global ambassador for Namibia, Michelle McLean, will lead a workshop on 'From Namibia's Natural Diamonds to Love, Tourism and Community Impact' at 11:30.

Local and international artists will also take to the stage, including Angolan artist Cleyton M, South African artist Justin Vaga and Zambian artist Mampi, alongside local acts Gazza, Lioness and Big Ben, among many more.

The main stage will also feature a showcase of this year's Republikein Bridal Competition finalists on Thursday.