Northern SME Expo to go ahead

TUYEIMO HAIDULAONDANGWAThe Northern Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Expo is going ahead as planned despite the Covid-19 pandemic.The expo will be held at Ondangwa from 2 to 6 December under the theme ‘Innovation for Young Entrepreneurs and Youth Empowerment’.At the launch on Friday, expo marketer Nangula Nashandi said the organisers would make sure attendees comply with the emergency regulations.She said the expo was created to promote SMEs, who do not get enough recognition for the contributions they make to the economy.Stalls can be rented from N$500 and the entrance fee will be only N$5.“A percentage of the funds raised will be … invested in selected SMEs through the award ceremony that will take place on the last day of the expo. Other funds raised will contribute to many more awareness events to uplift the northern communities,” Nashandi said.Radio supportA statement by Laizy Nainda, Energy 100 FM programming and production manager, read on his behalf by Tauna Mundjele, said SMEs have long been accepted as the engines of economic growth and development.“The impact of SMEs in the global economy is … crucial … in the construction of a society which is free of poverty. The reason is that they not only provide ample job opportunities but also ensure the flow of money across the various levels of society,” Nainda said.That was why the radio station supported the development, growth and sustainability of the SME market.“Since the beginning of this year, we have initiated various on-air programmes in support of SMEs and have developed special advertising and radio support programmes to strengthen this industry – hence one of our taglines – Energy100, an SME’s best friend,” Nainda said. – tuyeimoivawa@gmail.com

Northern SME Expo to go ahead

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