Ondjiva — The provincial board of trade, tourism and hotels in Cunene Province licensed from January to September this year about 170 businesses, thus making it a total of 602 commercial units operating in this region.

The information was given last Saturday to ANGOP, in Ondjiva, by the provincial director for trade, tourism and hotels, Gabriel Hikimote, who also informed that the licensed units operate in the fields of retail, wholesale and mixed trade, as well as in services rendered.

He informed that during the mentioned period, the businesses inspection services carried out several assessment and monitoring visits to new shops and other commercial places of Cunene Province aimed at making sure they provide quality service to the population and fulfil their obligations with the state.