The Daures Agricultural Show and SME Expo opened its doors to the public, with an emphasis on the need to develop rural areas.

The maiden Daures Agricultural Show and SME Expo is underway at Okombahe Settlement, 60 kilometres from Omaruru.

The Erongo Regional Council has, for the past three consecutive years, been rated as the best performer among its peers.

Regional Council Chairperson Benitha Imbamba, who was speaking at a regional council meeting in Swakopmund, emphasised the importance of customer service.