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Choppies Namibia Opens 25th Store in Gobabis, Creating 32 Local Jobs

By The Namibia Times Staff | Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 6:47 AM UTC

Key Takeaways

  • Choppies Namibia, a supermarket chain, officially opened its 25th store nationwide in Gobabis, Omaheke Region, on Thursday.
  • This new store signifies Choppies' expansion of its retail presence into the Omaheke Region, marking a significant step in its national growth.
  • The opening of the Gobabis branch is expected to create 32 new employment opportunities.
  • A majority of these 32 new positions are designated to be filled by unemployed Namibians residing within the Omaheke Region, aligning with the company's stated commitment to youth employment.

Choppies Namibia, a prominent supermarket chain, celebrated a significant milestone on Thursday with the official opening of its 25th store across the nation. This latest expansion sees the retailer establish a new presence in Gobabis, extending its reach into the Omaheke Region.

The new Gobabis outlet is poised to bolster local employment, with the company announcing the creation of 32 new job opportunities. A core focus of this recruitment drive is to provide employment for residents of the region, with the majority of these positions earmarked for unemployed Namibians from the Omaheke area.

This strategic move by Choppies Namibia not only expands its retail footprint but also reinforces its commitment to contributing to local economic development and addressing youth unemployment within the communities it serves.

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