The 18th Okakarara Annual Trade Fair Gala Dinner paid tribute to the late Otjozondjupa Governor, James Uerikua, celebrating his legacy of service while reaffirming the role of the trade fair in driving economic growth and entrepreneurship.
A gala dinner was held at Outapi as a homecoming and send-off of Miss World Namibia 2026, Elly Aron.
Aron will participate in the 73rd Miss World competition in Vietnam.
The gala dinner drew people from all walks of life.
The Kuisebmund Secondary School Hall Project Gala Dinner, held in Walvis Bay, has successfully raised nearly N$3 million.
Speaking at the fundraising event, Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare said strategic investments in youth empowerment, skills development, and community growth start with education.
The Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust's (NFCPT) gala dinner held in Rundu raised more than N$324,000.
The money will be used for educational and social development projects in the Kavango East Region.
The Namibian Port Authority (NamPort) held a Social Investment Fund gala dinner in Windhoek, where it allocated N$23 million to 20 recipients in sponsorship for the procurement of projects across 14 regions.
The University of Namibia (UNAM) raised more than N$700,000 towards its foundation during the chancellor's annual charity gala dinner.
The funds will be used to provide bursaries to underprivileged students and training support.
The 2023 National Fish Consumption Survey indicates that the Hardap Region remains one of the leading meat-consuming regions in Namibia, with fish consumption still seen as a luxury.
The organisers of the Keetmanshoop Agriculture, Industrial, and Tourism Expo have raised more than N$100,000 for this year's event, scheduled to take place from October 29 to November 2.
More than N$800,000 was raised at the 17th edition of the Luderitz Crayfish Festival at the fundraising dinner.
Standard Bank Namibia pledged the highest amount of N150,000 towards the hosting of the festival.
More than N$450,000 was raised during the 2023 Luderitz Crayfish Festival Gala Dinner.
The festival is slated for the weekend of April 27–29.
