Shoprite celebrates Namibian products for Independence

Rosvita Amuthenu; Winner; “With my winning vouchers, I will continue buyinglocal products and I encourage more people to prioritize buying ‘ProudlyYochanaan CoetzeeNamibians usually celebrate Independence Day with strong feelings of love fortheir country, along with a jubilant sense of nationalism and patriotic pride.To celebrate the joyous occasion, Shoprite Namibia came up with an innovativeidea to reward their loyal clientele while generating awareness to buy Namibianproducts to support growth at home in the years to come.The prizes included seven whopping N$31 000 shopping vouchers, which couldeasily give an average family some serious independence on their groceries forthe year.“It is absolutely life-changing to win such a useful prize,” says winner RosvitaAmuthenu, a recently graduated nurse who has been struggling to findemployment.“Having not to stress or struggle with groceries for the year to come, takes atremendous burden off my family and will allow us to focus on saving andinvesting in other areas of our lives, while not compromising on nutrition orpersonal care.”Promoting patriotic productsAll shoppers had to do to enter, was purchase some proudly Namibian products,and WhatsApp a photo of their purchase and receipt.Over a seven-day period, Shoprite surprised lucky winners with N$31 000 inshopping vouchers every day.“At first I thought it was a scam when they called to inform me that I’d won. It justsounded too good to be true. Thankfully, I saw my name announced as a winnerof Shoprite’s Facebook page and I was immediately overjoyed,” Amethenu added.“I usually make a point of purchasing locally-made products as the quality andaffordability are always attractive and it just gives that unmistakable taste of home.“With my winning vouchers, I will continue to support local products and Iencourage more people to prioritize buying ‘Proudly Namibian’, as this will helpstimulate our economy and grow local businesses that can than employ moreNamibians.“Something so simple as making sure that items in your trolley are local, can havea beneficial ripple effect throughout our economy. I commend Shoprite for shininga spotlight on this, especially during our Independence month,” she says.

Shoprite celebrates Namibian products for Independence

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