A group of women tailors from Opuwo and neighbouring villages has welcomed a donation of industrial tailoring equipment to boost production.

The Office of the Kunene Governor donated tailoring equipment to a group of tailors in Opuwo to help them earn an income and support their families.

The donation fulfils a long-standing need for support to grow their tailoring business.

A supervisor of West Best Fashion, Verihiva Tjapundi, commended the governor's office for the assistance.

She said the new industrial and embroidery machines will enable the organisation to venture into full production stage.

Previously using old hand-operated machines, the group now hopes to increase production, grow the organisation and create opportunities to support others in the community.