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,…
