The Hangala family dropped Otavi Golden Maize into Namibian stores after spending over two decades growing corn at their Ombanje Farm near Otavi. Founder Leake Hangala says the whole point is keeping food production local so the country does not have to rely on imports while prices stay stable and jobs get created.
Their milling plant cost N$35 million to build and gave 120 people work during the 18-month construction phase. The facility cranks out 50 tonnes daily across two shifts and locked down 38 permanent positions for people in the area. Storage capacity hits 1,000 tonnes between two silos.
Shoppers can grab three versions of the product: Super Maize Meal, Special Sifted Maize Meal, and Unsifted Maize Meal. Hangala pitched the brand as proof that Namibia can handle its agricultural needs with enough commitment and smart planning.
Their milling plant cost N$35 million to build and gave 120 people work during the 18-month construction phase. The facility cranks out 50 tonnes daily across two shifts and locked down 38 permanent positions for people in the area. Storage capacity hits 1,000 tonnes between two silos.
Shoppers can grab three versions of the product: Super Maize Meal, Special Sifted Maize Meal, and Unsifted Maize Meal. Hangala pitched the brand as proof that Namibia can handle its agricultural needs with enough commitment and smart planning.
