Staff Reporter
THE statistics for the 25th edition of the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF 2026) have been released, revealing a remarkable nine-day celebration of business, innovation, partnership and regional trade.
Hosted from 21 to 29 August, the trade fair attracted 455 exhibitors and 76,116 visitors, compared to 450 exhibitors and 70,000 visitors last year.
The programme featured 23 business and networking engagements with 56 speakers, including a keynote address by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
Organisers expressed gratitude to exhibitors, sponsors, partners, stakeholders, visitors and the entire OATF community for making “this milestone edition an incredible success.”
Meanwhile, preparations for next year’s event, scheduled for 27 August to 4 September 2027, are already underway.
Exhibitor applications open on 1 November 2026.
Photo: Ongwediva Town Council
