WINDHOEK—The chairperson of the Tsandi Village Council is actively encouraging investors to explore the untapped business opportunities and available land in the town. According to an interview with Nampa on Sunday, conducted at the Tsandi Annual Trade Fair and Expo, Chairperson Selma Kadhila discussed the challenges the town faces due to a lack of essential services like civil registration, commercial banks, private healthcare, and guesthouses.

Kadhila indicated that there’s a significant need for new shopping complexes, as the town currently has only three shops despite a population of over 8,000 residents living in and around Tsandi. She also pointed out that the town attracts customers from Ruacana and Omakange, but only offers ATMs as a banking solution.

The chairperson has already approached the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) and First National Bank (FNB) seeking funding to develop eight residential extensions. While the town council received N.dollars 500,000 for capital projects in the 2023/2024 fiscal year, Kadhila stated it falls short of the need, especially considering that more than 500 individuals have expressed interest in buying the plots.

This year’s trade fair and expo saw participation from about 80 exhibitors, the first such event since its suspension in 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Before the hiatus, the fair used to attract over 100 exhibitors from all across the country. Kadhila said the event is not just for business interactions but is also designed for families and offers a range of activities for children.

The trade fair, which will be officially inaugurated by Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, runs until Saturday and remains open from 10 a.m. until midnight. Kadhila invited the public to attend in large numbers.