Oryx Properties says BOSSA, a South African family-friendly restaurant with a children’s play park, will be the anchor tenant for the Maerua Mall development project.
BOSSA will occupy a 500 square metre space, offering casual dining options for families and individuals alike.
Speaking at a roof wetting event, Oryx Properties Asset Manager Lourens Anderson said other notable tenants include Gallito’s, known for its flame-grilled chicken, South African shoe brand Bathu, and established names such as Old Khaki and Fabulous Fashions, which are expanding to larger locations.
“Among the new arrivals is BOSSA, the anchor tenant, a family-friendly restaurant offering casual dining, a lively ambiance and a children’s play park, all within a generous 500sqm space,” Anderson said.
He further explained that OTB will feature a unique indoor track for shoe testing, and Total Tools will also join the line-up.
“There are more tenants in the pipeline, but we’ll keep those a surprise for now,” he said.
Also speaking at the event, a representative from the main contractor of the development AFRIDECA Construction, André du Plessis, addressed the complexities of the ongoing renovations but expressed confidence in delivering a refreshed, uniquely Namibian shopping experience for Maerua Mall visitors.
Owner of AGA Cooling, Heinrich Mohrmann said: “While the roof isn’t fully complete, we felt it important to celebrate the progress so far, express our gratitude to the main team and toast and bless the new addition.”
The event included representatives from Oryx Properties, AFRIDECA, and a range of subcontractors, including AGA Cooling, Amalgamated Plumbing and Extreme Roofing, among others.
The celebration marked an important milestone as the Maerua Mall expansion moves closer to completion.
The Maerua Mall renovation and expansion project is now in its practical completion phase, with full completion expected by mid-November 2024.
The company said the Mall will be fully operational in time for the 2024 December trade season. Oryx Properties obtained a N$47 million ABSA development loan to finance the initial phase of Maerua Mall’s expansion.
