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Loxworth Capital secures US$17 million financing facility for its Namibian unit

Loxworth Capital has secured a €15 million (about US$17.3 million) financing facility for its Namibian subsidiary, Namibia Berries, which specialises in blueberry cultivation and marketing. In a statement released this week, the company said the funding was provided by Invest International, a Dutch public institution that finances sustainable projects in developing countries.

According to company officials, the funds will support the next phase of Namibia Berries’ expansion in the Kavango East region, aiming to double its production capacity to 200 hectares. “This is more than an investment in blueberries, it’s an investment in people, innovation, and the future of African agriculture,” said Michael Rodenburg, founder and CEO of Loxworth Capital and Namibia Berries.

While Namibia Berries primarily produces for export, the new investment is expected to further strengthen the role of blueberries in the country’s horticultural exports. Data from Trade Map shows that Namibia earned about US$2.85 million in blueberry export revenues in 2024.

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