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Pupkewitz Foundation

Pupkewitz Foundation — sponsors swimming competitions and partnerships in housing construction across Namibia.

2021-10-092026-10-10

What’s been said

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  1. April 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Pupkewitz Foundation provides annual contribution of N$1 million in building materials via 23 Pupkewitz Megabuild branches

    Source

    “Pupkewitz Foundation chief executive Meryl Berry said the foundation provides consistent support through an annual contribution of N$1 million in building materials, distributed via 23 Pupkewitz Megabuild branches nationwide.”

    Shack Dwellers Federation builds 536 homes worth N$23.6m through private partnerships
  3. The Namibian

    Pupkewitz Foundation provided generous sponsorship

    Source

    “The Pupkewitz Foundation's generous sponsorship, together with the guidance of the Nasfed Open Water Sub Committee, ensured a professionally run competition that celebrated both elite performance and community spirit.”

    From Ripples to Podiums – Pupkewitz/Nasfed Open Water Weekend
  4. March 2026
  5. New Era

    Pupkewitz Foundation sponsored the team with N$70,000

    Source

    “The Pupkewitz Foundation has sponsored the team with N$70 000 to make the tour possible.”

    Open water swimming team heads to South Africa
  6. January 2026
  7. New Era

    The Pupkewitz Foundation has sponsored the event since its inception for the last 19 years

    Source

    “The Pupkewitz Foundation has sponsored the event since its inception for the last 19 years.”

    Seidler, Bergh power to Jetty Mile victory
  8. January 2025
  9. The Namibian

    Pupkewitz Foundation partnered with Phillip Seidler to create opportunities to nurture talent

    Source

    “He recently partnered with the Pupkewitz Foundation to create opportunities to nurture talent.”

    Seidler turns to talent identification
  10. January 2024
  11. The Namibian

    Pupkewitz Foundation sponsored the season-opening AN Grand Prix

    Source

    “THE season-opening Pupkewitz Foundation-AN Grand Prix at Swakopmund over the weekend has set the tone for a competitive series, Athletics Namibia (AN) says.”

    AN Grand Prix out of the blocks
  12. October 2021
  13. The Namibian

    Pupkewitz Foundation employs Albert Moses as a project coordinator

    Source

    “He works as a project coordinator at the Pupkewitz Foundation, sells Herbalife on the side and runs a service-delivery company called Just On Time Services, while holding a diploma in business administration and an honours degree in accounting.”

    Meeting the Men of the Namibian Runway
Business

Pupkewitz breaks ground on new MegaBuild branch at Grootfontein

The News

The Pupkewitz Group has begun construction of a larger, modern MegaBuild branch at Grootfontein on the B14 to Otjinene, featuring improved accessibility, expanded product range and enhanced capacity to serve the region's contractors, farmers, homeowners and businesses.

8 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 8 October

  1. Pupkewitz breaks ground on new MegaBuild branch at Grootfontein

    The Pupkewitz Group has begun construction of a larger, modern MegaBuild branch at Grootfontein on the B14 to Otjinene, featuring improved accessibility, expanded product range and enhanced capacity to serve the region's contractors, farmers, homeowners and businesses.

    8 October 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Housing scheme delivers over 11 000 low-cost houses countrywide

    The Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia, through partnership with the Namibia Housing Action Group, has constructed and delivered over 11 000 low-cost houses countrywide since 1998. Since July last year, the SDFN has constructed and delivered 2 354 houses and established more than 1 000 active savings groups with over 33 000 members across the country's 14 regions.

    8 October 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 23 April

  1. Shack Dwellers Federation delivers 536 homes via partnerships

    The Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia has built more than 530 houses valued at over N$23 million over the past decade through partnerships with FNB Namibia, the Pupkewitz Foundation and Ohorongo Cement, with a further 60 homes planned for the coming year in selected urban centres.

    23 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 16 April

  1. Pupkewitz-Nasfed Open Water Challenge draws swimmers across ages

    The Pupkewitz-Nasfed Open Water Challenge at Lake Oanob Resort on 11–12 April 2026 brought together swimmers from multiple clubs and non-affiliated competitors across all age groups. Riley Bergh (Marlins) topped the men's competition with 72 points, Lara Steyn (Dolphins) led the women with 66 points, and competitors ranging from 12-year-olds to a 68-year-old competed in events from 1.5km to 10km distances, showcasing Namibia's aquatic talent across generations.

    16 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 5 March

  1. Namibian open water swimmers compete in South Africa

    An eight-person Namibian open water swimming team will compete in the South African National Open Water Championships from 6–8 March at Marina Martinique in Jeffreys Bay, competing in 3km sprints and 10km marathon swims. The Pupkewitz Foundation sponsored the team with N$70,000, and NASFED leadership expressed confidence in the team's readiness to represent Namibia.

    5 March 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 6 January

  1. Seidler wins record twelfth Jetty Mile in Swakopmund

    Phillip Seidler claimed his twelfth Pupkewitz Jetty Mile victory at Swakopmund in 19 minutes and 40 seconds, ahead of Nico Esslinger in second place. In the women's race, 16-year-old Madison Bergh won with a time of 24 minutes and 8 seconds, while the event drew a record 179 participants across all categories.

    6 January 2026 · New Era →

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