This is Namibia Tourism revival campaign
Recently, following the decimating effects of Covid-19 on tourism, OMDis supported
Venture Media’s initiative to reignite Namibia’s tourism industry.
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OMDis ChangeMaker media Campaign with Tribefire Studios
Oranjemund has been a mystery for many years, everyone knows about it but very few have seen it. This was mainly due to the town be a restricted area, an accessory works built in 1936 to service the diamond mining industry. As such, only people working for the mine could live there, and visits from friends and family were strictly controlled. Today, after 84 years, Oranjemund is a much-changed town.
Visit by //Kharas Regional Council and Ministry Environment, Tourism and Forestry in Oranjemund
On 28 August 2020 OMDis met with the Mr Okeri Kasete, Mr Harry Tjihukununa, and Mr Wayne Handley in Oranjemund. The aim of the meeting was to discuss future agriculture development in the Tsau //Khaeb National Park along the lower Orange River, which is currently not included in the Land Use Plan or Management Plans for the park.
OTC and OMDis sign MoU for the Economic Transformation of Oranjemund
Today the Oranjemund Town Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with OMDis Town Transformation Agency for the economic transformation of the town of Oranjemund.
OCN 4th Edition – Town Transformation extract
Oranjemund has been a diamond mining town since 1936. At the height of diamond production life was extremely good to employees, who also happened to be the only residents.
OMDis visits Sonop Farms to discuss agriculture potential for Oranjemund
Fruitful discussion was held at Sonop Farms regarding their operations along the north bank road at Noordoewer. Topics covered included Sonop’s operations and business model, legalities around agriculture on state owned land,
Mining for Opportunities
LIKE many towns scattered across the countries of sub-Saharan Africa, Oranjemund owes its existence to mining. But when mining ends, many towns cease to exist and the local economy developed to serve mine employees and their families, grinds to a halt.
Oranjemund Articles
Namibia is typically known for its hot and sunny weather. This is a bit different for Oranjemunders. We are no strangers to chilly mornings and even chillier evenings, or overcast days.
Covid-19 and the start of a tailoring collective.
Part of OMDis’ mandate is to assist existing businesses to reach their full potential. OMDis partnered with Namdeb to empower the local tailor industry to produce 7000 masks for the Namdeb employees and their families.
FlyWestair Destinations: Oranjemund in Five Words
In terms of tourism Oranjemund in the south-western corner of Namibia is a rough diamond (pun intended). The quaint little mining town has been open to the general public for just over two years and its development potential is enormous