{"id":371310,"date":"2025-03-11T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=371310"},"modified":"2025-03-11T07:59:02","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T05:59:02","slug":"mtc-pledges-support-for-crayfish-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=371310","title":{"rendered":"MTC pledges support for Crayfish Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Maria David<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MOBILE Telecommunications Limited (MTC) continues to uplift local trade and business expos in the hope of promoting businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recently, MTC pledged an amount of N$130,000 to the L\u00fcderitz Crayfish Festival to assist in the successful hosting of the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The festival is scheduled to take place from 29 March to 5 April 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Annually, the telecom giant commits a total of N$800,000 in sponsorships to various trade shows across the country, allowing it to continue positively impacting social and economic development initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n

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In a statement issued by MTC\u2019s Corporate Affairs Manager, John Ekongo, he highlighted that the Crayfish Festival is a highly anticipated annual event that celebrates the rich cultural heritage and culinary delights of the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ekongo said that this year\u2019s festival promises to be bigger and better, featuring a variety of activities, including live music, local crafts, and, of course, an abundance of delicious crayfish dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We are thrilled to support the Crayfish Festival, an event that brings our community together and showcases the unique flavours and traditions of our region,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He added that their sponsorship reflects MTC\u2019s commitment to fostering local culture and supporting events that have a positive impact on their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ekongo said that the funds will be used to enhance the festival experience for attendees, including funding for entertainment, infrastructure, and promotional activities. MTC is dedicated to ensuring that this year\u2019s Crayfish Festival is an unforgettable experience for all participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He emphasized that MTC is pleased to continue being part of this event, as it serves as an important platform to exchange business ideas, create awareness, and promote trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a responsible corporate entity with a strong commitment to the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), he said their sponsorship reflects their passion for contributing to the development of SMEs in Namibia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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