- N$1.5 billion investment
- 800 people will be employed
- 7000 jobs can be created during harvest
- First harvest is expected to ship in September 2024
Namibia Berries, an export production blueberry project on the outskirts of Divundu village is planning to develop a 250ha blueberry farm, employing nearly 800 people and also creating 7000 jobs during the harvest seasons.
This is a N$1.5 billion investment to be implemented over 7 years, with an ambition to make a significant economic impact in terms of local spend, job creation and export earnings.
The project owner also focuses on training people in the area to both work at their Divundu site, but also to be able to cultivate fruit and vegetables at home.
Their first harvest is expected to ship in September 2024.
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