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16HOUSEFINDER SPECIAL EDITION - PIPF | MAY 2026Long before Osona became the fast-growing neighbourhood it is today, when it was still little more than a small cluster of homes and an administrative office, Woermann Brock had already recognised the need for a convenient local shopping destination. In doing so, the company once again lived out a commitment that has shaped its journey for more than 130 years: bringing trusted goods and services closer to Namibians, wherever they live.The early days were not without challenges. The first store operated on a modest scale and required determination and ingenuity to serve the community well. Fresh bread had to be transported in daily, while the large windows of the original building sometimes made it a battle to keep ice cream from surrendering to the Namibian sun. But even in those early stages, it was clear that the store fulfilled a pivotal role in the life of this emerging settlement.As Osona grew, so did the need for a broader and more convenient retail offering. With the support of the local community, Woermann Brock was able to expand into a larger outlet that offered a far wider selection of products. This meant residents could enjoy the benefit of doing more of their shopping closer to home, saving valuable time and fuel while finding almost everything they needed under one roof.Today, Woermann Brock Osona offers customers a comprehensive shopping experience, with groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables as well as quality meat at highly competitive prices. The store also provides a range of practical value-added services at the tills, including prepaid electricity and airtime, cashback at a fee lower than that of most ATMs, and the opportunity to earn and send points through the SmartBuy Loyalty System.%u201cWe are very proud of our store at Osona and are actively looking for ways to improve our service delivery. The company has identified several enhancements that are currently in the planning phase,%u201d says Braam van Niekerk, Managing Director of the group.There from the start: WB @ OsonaThis focus on improvement forms part of a broader national upgrade programme through which Woermann Brock is enhancing stores across Namibia. The initiative includes improvements to bakery, butchery and fast-food offerings, all aimed at creating an even better shopping experience for customers.For Woermann Brock, Osona is more than a trading point %u2014 it is a community that has grown alongside the store itself. The company remains grateful for the support it has received and looks forward to continuing to serve this vibrant neighbourhood and its people %u2014 the Osonans. P