{"id":10862,"date":"2025-06-15T19:41:06","date_gmt":"2025-06-15T19:41:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wakaitu.com\/views\/otcthree\/?page_id=10862"},"modified":"2025-06-16T07:40:25","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T07:40:25","slug":"open-market","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wakaitu.com\/views\/otcthree\/open-market\/","title":{"rendered":"Open Market"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Dr. Frans Aupa Indongo Open Market \u2013 Oshakati<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Dr. Frans Aupa Indongo Open Market<\/strong> is a vibrant commercial hub located in the heart of Oshakati<\/strong>, Namibia. Named after the prominent Namibian businessman and philanthropist, Dr. Frans Aupa Indongo<\/strong>, the market serves as a key economic and social center for local traders, small businesses, and consumers.<\/p>

This modern market facility was established to promote entrepreneurship, enhance local economic development, and create a structured trading environment for informal and small-scale traders. It hosts over 800 traders<\/strong> engaged in various businesses, including fresh produce sales, food stalls, clothing retail, tailoring services, and artisans offering handmade crafts. The market also provides essential amenities such as electricity, water supply, and sanitation facilities to support a clean and organized trading environment.<\/p>

The market is managed by the Oshakati Town Council, which ensures its upkeep and continuous improvement to foster a conducive environment for local commerce. Through ongoing upgrades and support programs, the market remains an essential part of Oshakati\u2019s urban economy, empowering small businesses and sustaining livelihoods.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Strategically situated along major transport routes, the Dr. Frans Aupa Indongo Open Market plays a crucial role in boosting Oshakati\u2019s economic activities, attracting both local shoppers and visitors from surrounding areas. It is a key driver of informal trade in the region, offering an affordable platform for business owners to thrive and contribute to the town\u2019s economic growth.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Oshakati Town Council provides space for small enterprises to trade and participate in the contribution of the local economy that will enable economic growth. Our Contact Detail is 065-229500<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t

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Oshakati Market Days<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Open market hosts what we call \u201c Market days\u201d<\/em> conducted every Monday and Fridays, with the purpose of allowing the community of oshakati to sells their seasonal products.<\/p>