Olufuko gala raises N$1 million
Lahja Nashuuta OUTAPI – The Olufuko Annual Cultural Festival has secured pledges totalling N$1 million from businesses, institutions and individuals across the Omusati region. The pledges, made in monetary and in-kind contributions, were announced during the Olufuko Fundraising Gala Dinner held in Outapi ahead of the festival, which is scheduled to take place from 24... The post Olufuko gala raises N$1 million appeared first on New Era .
Lahja Nashuuta
OUTAPI – The Olufuko Annual Cultural Festival has secured pledges totalling N$1 million from businesses, institutions and individuals across the Omusati region.
The pledges, made in monetary and in-kind contributions, were announced during the Olufuko Fundraising Gala Dinner held in Outapi ahead of the festival, which is scheduled to take place from 24 August to 1 September 2026 at the Olufuko Cultural Centre.
The N$1 million in pledges is expected to support the hosting of the 2026 festival, including cultural exhibitions, traditional performances, tourism promotion, youth empowerment and community participation.
Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa urged businesses, development partners, local authorities, state-owned enterprises, financial institutions and individuals to continue supporting the initiative.
“This fundraising gala dinner is therefore not simply about raising funds; it is about investing in our heritage. Supporting Olufuko is not merely an act of corporate social responsibility, it is an investment in preserving the identity of our nation and empowering future generations,” Sankwasa said.
