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<\/p>\nEXHIBITORS at the Otjiwanda Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Youth Expo have praised the event for providing a platform to showcase their products and generate income.<\/p>\n
The expo, which started on 29 April and concluded on 3 May at the Omulunga Stadium at Grootfontein, attracted more than 30 exhibitors, mainly youth-led businesses.<\/p>\n
Event organiser Benjamin Pablo says the initiative is aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and reducing unemployment.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe expo is a platform for young people to showcase their talents and business ideas, and our long-term goal is to grow the local economy and reduce unemployment,\u201d Pablo says.<\/p>\n
He says the turnout had been positive since the start of the event.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe started a few days ago and the turnout has been good. Young people are showing interest,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n
Exhibitor Mwoombola Edson says the platform provides an opportunity to earn an income.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is one of the ways young people can make extra income. It is better to start something small than remain unemployed,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n
Another exhibitor, Monika Shipanga from Ondangwa, says the expo helped increase attraction towards her business.
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Platforms like this help us reach more customers and support our livelihoods,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n
The event\u2019s vice chairperson, Angel Shetukana, says the expo, which started in 2018, is held annually to promote youth development.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is a platform for young people to engage in business, showcase their talents and take advantage of opportunities available to them,\u201d Shetukana says.<\/p>\n
The expo also featured entertainment performances.<\/p>\n
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