Windhoek, Namibia, 31 July 2025 — As the Pupkewitz Group marks its centenary, the Pupkewitz Foundation is proud to announce a pledge of N$10 million to Namibia over the next 12 months. Signifying N$100,000 for each of the 100 years in business, this gesture reinforces the Foundation’s commitment to national development and community upliftment across the country.
“This pledge reflects a century-old belief at Pupkewitz that business must be a force for good. That with success comes responsibility. That the Group’s purpose goes beyond profit—to people, to community, to country” said Mrs. Meryl Barry, CEO of the Pupkewitz Foundation.
The Foundation’s growth has been deliberate and unwavering. Even in the most trying times, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the Foundation responded. Despite the economic contraction, the Foundation expanded its support, ensuring it could serve when it mattered most.
The Pupkewitz Foundation’s pledge will be directed toward six key pillars that reflect its values and that seek to deliver real, lasting change:
• Education – Empowering minds and unlocking opportunity
• Health – Supporting access to care and well-being
• Community Care – Strengthening the social fabric of our nation
• Environment – Protecting the natural beauty that sustains us
• Sport – Nurturing talent, unity, and discipline
• Arts & Culture – Celebrating the stories, creativity, and spirit of Namibia
The Pupkewitz Foundation is committed to working hand-in-hand with ministries, civil society organizations and local communities to implement this pledge. It will ensure that projects, programmes and grassroots activities are rolled out effectively, reaching as many communities as possible.
This pledge is made possible by the enduring efforts of the Pupkewitz Group’s operating companies and the trust of every Namibian who chooses to shop with or partner with the Group. Their loyalty fuels a larger purpose—to uplift, to support and to partner with Pupkewitz in building a Namibia where everyone can thrive.
As the Pupkewitz Foundation looks ahead to the next 100 years, its commitment to giving remains entrenched in the Group’s ethos. Because the heart of the Pupkewitz legacy has always been service
