
Otji vendors trade in shade

The Mayor of Otjiwarongo, Her Worship Hilda Jesaja, cutting the ribbon to mark the official opening of the brandnew vendor area constructed by Safland property group. This auspicious event was witnessed by Safland Chairman, Ranga Haikali (left) and Safland CEO, Kallie van der Merwe (right). The new vendor cluster is located adjacent to the new Town Square shopping mall in Otjiwarongo.
Safland constructed and donated a new under-roof vendor area with 20 stalls adjacent to the newly developed and modern Town Square shopping centre. The mayor told vendors that the local council will manage all applications and requested future traders to maximise this opportunity to trade their goods to complement Town Square’s retailers and to create new job opportunities. Safland CEO, Kallie van der Merwe thanked both the mayor and the acting CEO Mr. Ismael, for the town council’s commitment during the design and construction phase of the project. He said this cooperation should be seen as a good example by other town councils. He also thanked the people of Otjiwarongo for their wonderful support to the new Town Square shopping centre.