Property development initiatives in 2025 focused on turning underutilised assets into enabling future economic activity while responding to emerging housing and tourism needs. The proposed Oranjemund Boutique Hotel in partnership with Trip Travel was approved, marking an important step toward strengthening local tourism readiness. A significant operational milestone was reached in November 2025 when OMDIs…
The OMDis Nursery moved from research and development towards a more structured and economically viable business through improved maintenance and repairs, expansion of arable land, reduction of wastage, and implementation of a formal marketing plan. A significant operational milestone was reached in November 2025 when OMDIs absorbed former Welwitschia nursery employees into the agriculture…
OMDis hosted a Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture delegation in Oranjemund to inaugurate the much anticipated and world-wide first Bom Jesus shipwreck exhibit. Deputy Minister Honourable Faustina Caley was joined by the Executive Director Ms. Steenkamp and her Arts & Culture team, as well as Ms. Vasconcelos, Chargée d!Affaires from the Portuguese Embassy in…
OMDis facilitated an exciting SME information-sharing breakfast! With 52 enthusiastic SMEs in attendance, the atmosphere was buzzing with anticipation as OMDis presented the SME support programmes on offer. The spotlight was on our partnerships with Business Box and Uconomy, with programmes offering valuable opportunities for SMEs to grow and thrive. With newfound insights and determination,…
Telecom and OMDis Launch Groundbreaking Fibre to Home Project in Oranjemund Oranjemund, Namibia – 2023 In a landmark collaboration, OMDis and Telecom have successfully rolled out the long-awaited Fibre to Home project in Oranjemund. This one-of-a-kind partnership promises to deliver ultra-fast and affordable internet to every home in the area, marking a significant milestone in…
Three wooden picnic benches have been built by a local carpenter as part of the support local businesses initiative. East Gate is a shopping complex for small micro-entrepreneurs and has recently seen a rise of activity with new businesses establishing there. The benches were placed in the courtyard and fill a need for the area,…
On Thursday, 19 August 2021, OMDis officially opened up the new SMEs Centre in Oranjemund, located at the OMDis Offices at 19-7th Avenue. In partnership with SMEs Compete alongside other stakeholders, we have managed to facilitate Business Skills Development training and resource development for business owners within Oranjemund over the period of June 2020 up…
On the 10th of August a team of town planners, architects and engineers from the AIJ consortium had an inception meeting with OMDis as part of a property development feasibility study for Oranjemund. This exciting project will see property development concepts presented to develop three key assets: the Golf club, the yacht club and the…
