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OMD 2030 SEPTEMBER 2017 NEWSLETTER

OMD.2030 is a collaborative program aiming to guide Oranjemund towards new opportunities. This newsletter focuses on the upcoming Town Opening event, where the President will officially declare the town open. The event will feature exhibitions, stalls, stands, cultural performances, a street parade, and various physical activities. There are also opportunities for Oranjemund residents to lease their homes for accommodation during the festivities.

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OMD 2030 SEPTEMBER 2017 NEWSLETTER

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  1. OMD 2030 SEPTEMBER2017 NEWSLETTER ORANJEMUND: A UNIQUE TOWN THAT THRIVESON NEW POSSIBILITIES OMD 2030 is a collaborative programme between the public sector, private sector and civil society designed to guide Oranjemund to a wealth of new possibilities. This newsletter focuses on Town Opening – a once in a lifetime event that is a showcase for potential investors, businesses, tourists and community members. ORANJEMUND OPENS UP Less Than Three Weeks To Go Here, the President will deliver his keynote address during which the town will be declared open. In addition an Oranjemund plaque will be unveiled by H.E. Dr. Hage Geingob and His Worship the Mayor of Oranjemund, Cllr Henry Coetzee. After this, the invited guests will drive into town where on 8th Avenue, the street will be renamed in honour of the President. A tour of exhibitions, stalls and stands followed by lunch at the recreation club will also feature in the programme. In addition, the President will pay a courtesy visit to the Swapo Party District Office in Oranjemund. Further information about the official events will be available soon from the contacts listed at the end of this newsletter and from the Official Programme Event Coordinator, GlennadetteScholtz: gscholtz@ormdtc.com.na The 14th October 2017 is a very special date for the town of Oranjemund. This is the day in which the residents welcome the world to this unique diamond in the desert. His Excellency (H. E.) Dr. Hage Geingob, President of the Republic of Namibia will officially open the town and from that day permits will be no longer needed to enter. Celebrations will commence with the arrival of the Head of State at the airport where he will be greeted by a choir and traditional dancing, followed by a briefing on the town’s recent development. Although the details of the official programme are still being finalised, it has been confirmed that the opening ceremony will take place at Swartkops near to the current security gate. ORANJEMUND COUNTS DOWN TO THE OPENING

  2. In addition to the official event the day will be filled with fun, celebratory activities for all. Physical activities are catered for by running (5km walk/run, 10km and 21km half marathon runs) and cycling (Rosh Pinah to Oranjemund, Oranjemund Town Fun Ride, Mountain Bike Challenges) events, together with the Oranjemund Open Golf Tournament. Cultural events on offer include a film festival, art exhibition and musical performances. There will be many street stalls and exhibitions. There is still time to apply for a stand at this event. Application forms are available from the Main Event Coordinator Astrid Ashipala: astrid.ashipala@namdeb.com The closing date for applications has been extended until 29th September 2017. One of the highlights is certain to be the street parade and procession of floats through the town. This is an opportunity for all businesses and clubs in Oranjemund to be part of the festivities. Contact Astrid Ashipala to book your float and join in the fun. astrid.ashipala@namdeb.com Be sure not to miss out on anything by picking up your information pack containing the timetable of all events and a map of where all the activities are taking place. This will be available in the week before the opening from Astrid or any of the contacts at the end of this newsletter. OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TOWN OPENING Call ForCommunity Assistance The festivities planned by the town are certain to draw interest from across the //Kharas region and around the country. Exhibitors also need places to stay. However, there is limited accommodation for visitors available in Oranjemund. Therefore there is an opportunity on offer for the residents of the town to lease their homes, or rooms within their houses for Bed and Breakfast purposes from 11th to 18th October. Anyone interested in this opportunity is asked to register with the Accommodation House at 16, 7th Avenue as soon as possible. A meeting will be arranged with the OMD 2030 team to discuss further details, after which an inspection visit will be arranged by the Town Council so that a fitness certificate can be issued. The accommodation will then be advertised on the OMD 2030 website http://www.omd2030.com and visitors can book directly with Oranjemund residents, using the contact details supplied. Further information is available from CharnelleFortuin: Charnelle.Fortuin@namdeb.com

  3. Celebrations Start Early OPENING PREPARATIONSCONTINUE AT THE HUB Celebrations to mark the opening of Oranjemund have already started. The Official Countdown was launched at Town Square at the beginning of September and the crowning of Oranjemund’s Diamond King and Queen Mr. and Mrs. Eric and Ricky Feris also took place. A successful Sokkiejol and OuLokasie Dance was held and a Cheese and Wine Fund Raising Gala attracted many donations. We would like to publically express our thanks to all sponsors of the town opening festivities and we will also contact everyone individually to further convey our gratitude . The week commencing 9th October includes events to suit all interests. Learners from grades 4-12 should enjoy the ‘Diamond Factor’ talent show. Artistic community members must experience the ‘Cork and Canvas’ evening and people interested in Oranjemund’s past must not miss the ‘Trip Down Memory Lane’ taking place at the Little Theatre on 13th October. The UNAM Choir also promise a memorable evening of entertainment on 12th October. The Oranjemund Film Festival commences on 13th October and a children’s parade will take place through the town as the excitement begins to mount for the special day. Follow OMD 2030 on social media and via Community Notices on O-FM to make sure you have the latest event information. ENJOYING THE GALA DINNER L-R. Honourable Cllr Toivo Auala (Chairperson Oranjemund Town Council), Mrs. JuliaAuala, Mrs. Monica Coetzee, His Worship, Cllr. Henry Coetzee (Mayor of Oranjemund), Mr. Israel Kalenga (Chairperson NCCI, Oranjemund Branch) and Mr. ShaliAkwaanyenga (Oranjemund Town Council, CEO). Photograph contributed by Hanstein Click Photography. Preparations are continuing at The Hub, home of OMD 2030 for it’s official opening which will coincide with that of the town. The Hub is already being used by Citizen Interest Groups and for planning meetings by the Town Opening Event Committee. In the future it will become the focal point for OMD 2030. Residents and visitors will be able to visit the OMD 2030 Headquarters to find out what is happening in Oranjemund. Tourist information about the region will also be housed here and it will be possible to book a local guide to take visitors around the town and surrounds, or pick up a brochure for a self-guided walking tour. In addition, OMD 2030 merchandise will be on sale. To prepare for these events many changes have taken place inside the building and in the gardens, under the supervision of OMD 2030 Project Management Office member ElmarieSynman and with the assistance of volunteers Fatima and GafsaRyklief. Furniture and office materials have been delivered and conference facilities installed. Outside, a dry succulent garden is being constructed in which all the plants and rocks have been donated by community members. Come and visit us during the opening weekend and learn more about Oranjemund’s town transformation programme. THE GARDEN AT THE HUB

  4. NUST DELIVERS CUSTOMER SERVICE TRAINING FURTHER OMD 2030 INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT: Hospitality training plays a major role in the OMD 2030 Tourism Strategy, which provides one of the pathways to ‘A unique town thriving on new possibilities.’ The message that participants would now like to deliver is: ‘Oranjemund is up and running.’ It is ready to welcome the world and provide visitors with a high quality customer service experience. Following on from their successful fact finding visit to Oranjemund in July, lecturers from the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism at the Namibian University of Science and Technology (NUST) designed a three-day customer services training course specifically for the needs of Oranjemund residents. Seventy community members signed up for this course that was delivered by lecturers Gerald Cloete, Isobel Green and Alida Siebert at three different venues in the town from 16th to 18th October. Participants were very keen and enthusiastic and feedback at the end of the course was extremely positive. Participants were introduced to the concepts of Diamond Class service and how to be effective customer service providers. They also looked at effective communication techniques and how to deal with different types of customers. We would like to congratulate everyone who took part in the course and thank the lecturers for all their efforts. Many participants had to take leave from work to attend this valuable training, and everyone gave up time over a weekend to ensure that it was a success. PARTICIPANTS ON THE CUSTOMER SERVICE TRAINING COURSE http://www.omd2030.com http://oranjemund-tc.com/ http://oranjemundradio.com/ info@omd2030.com Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram OMD 2030 Noticeboard in Spar Tune in to O-FM 91.0MHZ for regular updates Come and visit us at the home of OMD 2030: ‘The Hub’ No. 18, 7th Avenue (The house next door to the museum)

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