09/10/2026
Strengthening Compliance Through Multi-Stakeholder Engagement
Okongo Village Council today hosted a successful multi-stakeholder engagement with representatives from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, and the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA),deliberate on the operations and regulatory compliance of foreign traders within Okongo.
The engagement marked an important step towards the implementation of the Councilās Open Market and Street Trading Regulations, alongside strengthening compliance with applicable trading requirements and addressing concerns relating to prohibited goods. While implementation remains at an early stage, the engagement established a platform for coordinated enforcement, stakeholder collaboration, and improved regulatory oversight.
Following the closed-door deliberations, the Council and stakeholders conducted an engagement with foreign nationals trading in Okongo, providing guidance on applicable regulations, trading requirements, and restrictions concerning prohibited goods.
This initiative underscores Okongo Village Councilās commitment to promoting lawful trade, safeguarding public interests, maintaining an orderly trading environment, and fostering a fair and compliant business community through collaborative governance and effective stakeholder engagement.