Hardap governor says creative industry is key to fighting poverty

NAMPA

2025-06-23

MARIENTAL, 21 June 2025 - A cultural group preforming at the World Music Day hosted in Mariental on Saturday. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

MARIENTAL, 23 JUN (NAMPA) – Governor of the Hardap Region, Riaan McNab has highlighted the role of the arts sector as a powerful tool for economic growth, job creation, economic expansion, and the eradication of poverty.
Speaking on Saturday at the World Music Day event that took place at the Mariental Showgrounds for the first time, McNab urged all local artists, musicians and creatives, especially from the Hardap Region to take full advantage o...

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MARIENTAL, 21 June 2025 - The Governor of the Hardap Region, Riaan McNab delivering his speech at World Music Day hosted in Mariental at the Mariental Showgrounds on Saturday. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

MARIENTAL, 21 June 2025 (NAMPA) - A musician performing at the World Music Day hosted at the Mariental showgrounds on Saturday. (Photo: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

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