He encouraged interested persons to register while there is still time. According to him, a number of people have started to arrive at the Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre. This is the fourth time local business people are partaking at Ondjiva Trade Fair. Previously, a number of complaints were raised, with accusing fingers pointing at customs and immigration officers. Moreover, negative reports that tarnish the image of Namibian business people, especially women, have also been observed in the local media.
Last year, concerns about Namibian women getting involved in prostitution during the Ondjiva Trade Fair, were raised. By submitting above, you agree to our privacy policy. It is alleged that Namibia women cross the Namibia-Angola border under the pretext of going to sell products at the trade fair only to engage in prostitution.
Their targets are mostly Angolan men and a few male business people that do business during Ondjiva Trade Fair. Iindji has, however, warned that raising issues like prostitution against Namibian women tarnishes the image of the country. He said people should go to Angola with the aim to showcase and sell their products, but not to engage in unacceptable activities. He added that the Namibian business community should feel free to participate because the movement of people across the border was dealt with during discussions between the NCCI Northern Unifying Branch and the trade fair organisers.
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