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O&L acquires new aircraft to boost access to leisure destinations The Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group has expanded its aviation fleet with the acquisition of two new aircraft to improve access to its luxury leisure destinations across Namibia. The new additions—a King Air B350 (V5-DAN) and a Cirrus SR22 (V5-SLK)—join the existing Beechcraft 1900 (V5-SAN) and Cirrus SR22 (V5-SGB). The King Air B350 is designed for up to eight passengers and is suited for executive and mid-sized group charters. The Cirrus SR22 V5-SLK is aimed at private travel. thebrief.com.na/2025/05/ol-a… #namibia #aviation #leisure #aircraft @ohlthaverlist @NIPDB

O&L to launch Model retail stores after Pick n Pay franchise exit Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group will launch its own nationwide retail stores under the Model brand on July 1, 2025, following the conclusion of its franchise agreement with Pick n Pay South Africa. O&L Chairperson Sven Thieme announced on Monday that the Namibian conglomerate, which previously operated stores under the Model Supermarket brand, will reintroduce its own supermarket chain after exiting the Pick n Pay franchise agreement. Through its subsidiary, WUM Properties (Pty) Ltd, O&L currently owns and operates 19 Pick n Pay-branded stores in Namibia. The company has given notice to terminate its franchise agreement with Pick n Pay South Africa by June 30, 2025, in alignment with its Vision 2029 strategy. O&L Group is Namibia’s largest privately owned diversified company, with business interests spanning retail, fishing, dairy, engineering, property development, and hospitality. The decision to launch its own retail stores marks a strategic shift aimed at strengthening its presence in the Namibian retail sector. #namibia #picknpay #retail @ohlthaverlist

O&L BrandX partners with Sprout Social O&L BrandX has announced a strategic partnership with Sprout Social, making it the first Namibian agency to collaborate with the globally recognized social media management platform. Sprout Social, recently ranked as the #1 Best Software Product in G2’s 2024 Best Software Awards, provides tools for businesses to manage and optimize social media activities. According to Patricia Hoeksema, Managing Director of O&L BrandX, the partnership aligns with the agency’s goal of delivering effective solutions for its clients. thebrief.com.na/2024/12/ol-b… #namibia #socialmedia #partnership @ohlthaverlist