Ongwediva Trade Fair Raises N$2.1 Million at 25th Anniversary Gala
By Aneli Fura
The 2026 Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair fundraising gala dinner raised N$2.1 million as the event celebrated 25 years of exhibition excellence, reflecting growing support from Namibia’s business community and corporate partners.
The amount marks a significant increase from the N$1.6 million raised during last year’s gala dinner, underscoring continued confidence in one of the country’s leading trade and investment exhibitions.
MTC made the largest monetary donation, pledging N$350,000 in cash. FNB Namibia and the O&L Group each pledged N$200,000, while Bank Windhoek contributed N$100,000.
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) made the largest overall contribution, providing services valued at N$600,000 instead of a cash donation. LTHON also pledged goods or services worth N$350,000.
The money and services pledged during the gala will support the successful hosting of the 2026 Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair, which continues to serve as an important platform for promoting trade, investment, entrepreneurship and economic development in Namibia.This explains the difference naturally: cash means money, while in-kind means providing services or goods instead of money, without interrupting the flow of the article.
