Namibia: Industrialisation for Oranjemund

For the first time in Oranjemund's history, visitors can visit the town without personal invitation this weekend, 07 to 09 December for the first annual Diamond Festival. Entertainment, sports, fun, stalls with all kind of crafts and goods, the introduction of "Miss Diamond 2012" and a diamond raffle are among the highlights.

Oranjemund was established for the sole purpose of supporting the mining industry at the town and not much effort was made to develop it. But after the southern town achieved town status last year, the council is making strides to develop Oranjemund.

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