Built by Namibians,
for Namibians.

We're on a mission to make shopping seamless for every Namibian

Our Mission

To empower Namibian businesses and consumers by creating the most intuitive, accessible, and trusted marketplace in the country.

How It Started

2024. Three friends sat in a café in Windhoek, frustrated. One had just spent hours trying to find a reliable nail tech. Another couldn't find a local store that had the phone case she wanted. The third was a small business owner struggling to reach customers online.

That conversation sparked an idea: What if there was one place where Namibians could find everything they need, and where businesses—big or small—could thrive?

We started building Makit that same week. Not as a copy of international platforms, but as something designed specifically for Namibia—our payment methods, our languages, our way of doing business.

Today, we're a team of passionate Namibians working to launch the platform in February 2026. We've partnered with over 20 local businesses, processed 200+ waitlist signups, and we're just getting started.

What We Stand For

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Proudly Local

Every feature, every decision is made with Namibia in mind. We're not adapting a foreign solution—we're building ours.

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Community First

Small businesses are the backbone of our economy. We give them the same tools and visibility as big retailers.

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Trust & Transparency

Your data is yours. We're upfront about fees, policies, and how we operate. No hidden surprises.

Relentless Innovation

We're constantly improving. Your feedback shapes every update, every feature, every decision we make.

Meet the Founders

Three Namibians who believed shopping could be better—and decided to build it themselves.

CS

Christophine Shovaleka

Chief Executive Officer

Passionate about empowering local businesses. Believes technology should serve communities, not replace them.

MJ

Malakia Jeremia

Chief Technology Officer

Software engineer with half a decade of experience in building scalable platforms. Obsessed with creating fast, intuitive experiences that just work.

MS

Manga Simbwae

Chief Financial Officer

Financial strategist focused on sustainable growth. Making sure Makit is built to last for the long haul.

Our Journey So Far

2024

Founded Makit. Built the first prototype in a couple months.

2025

Onboarded 20+ local businesses. Launched waitlist.

2025

200+ signups. Started beta testing with select users.

2026

Refining the platform. Preparing for launch.

February 2026

Official Launch – Available on iOS & Android

200+
Users on Waitlist
20+
Partner Businesses
100+
Products Ready

Want to Be Part of Makit?

We're always looking for passionate people who want to make a difference.

🚀 Join the Waitlist

Be among the first to experience Makit when we launch.

Sign Up

🏪 List Your Business

Are you a business owner? Partner with us and reach more customers.

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💼 Work With Us

We're hiring! Check out open positions and join our team.

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