Namibian fashion entrepreneur and founder of L3kker.com, Geveve Krohne, commonly known as Viva, is making strides globally. 

The fashion brand, commonly known for its streetwear, has now moved into manufacturing, producing uniforms for end clients.  “I watched schools struggle every year to find money for new uniforms. I watched parents stress over the cost. I watched uniforms fall apart after a few months, and the whole cycle would start again. The change came from seeing a problem that kept repeating itself,” she explained. When Krohne moved to the United States 11 years ago, she saw something different.  The entrepreneur saw manufacturing that prioritised quality and durability. 

“I saw uniforms that lasted for years, not months. And I asked myself: why can’t Namibia have this? The idea for L3kker Manufacturing was born from that question. But the initiative to branch out came from something else,” said Krohne.

She added, “I started talking to local manufacturers here in Namibia. They wanted to produce locally. They wanted to create jobs. But they struggled to get quality raw materials at fair prices. They were stuck, that is when I realised: I am not just a uniform company. I am a bridge; I already have the supplier relationships in Pakistan. I already understand the logistics of importing. So why not use that to help everyone? Why not import raw materials for local manufacturers to use and produce finished uniforms for schools and businesses?”

She stopped seeing other manufacturers as competitors and started seeing them as partners. “We all want the same thing: jobs for Namibian youth, quality products for Namibian people, and a future where we are not dependent on imports. The difference in L3kker’s manufacturing lies in durability: most uniforms in Namibia are made from cheap, low-density fabric, which fades after three washes, she shared,” she shared.

“They tear at the seams. Within a year, sometimes within months, they are unusable. Schools replace them annually. Parents pay the price again and again. L3kker does not do that. We source from established textile manufacturers in Pakistan who specialise in high-quality, heavy-duty fabrics. Depending on the client’s needs, we supply: 100% combed cotton – soft, breathable, and durable. Ideal for school uniforms and everyday workwear. And because we import directly from the manufacturer, there are no middlemen adding markup after markup. The quality we supply is not only better than what is in the market, but it is often more affordable over time,” she elaborated.

Krohne further explained that they offer two shipping options. Standard shipping takes three to four weeks via sea freight, reliable and cost-effective. Express shipping takes seven to eight days via air freight, which will cost more.  “Clients choose based on their timeline and budget. We handle all logistics from Pakistan to Walvis Bay, including customs clearance. Once goods arrive in Namibia, we deliver directly to the client’s door. All L3kker Manufacturing products are produced in Sialkot, Pakistan, a city with a century-old reputation for quality craftsmanship.”

Initiative

The bold initiative is not just about selling uniforms, it is about creating income opportunities for Namibians who know how to connect people, she reiterated. 

“We have built a sales agent model that is simple, fair, and designed for long-term earnings. Every salesperson who brings us a client earns a commission on every single order that client makes, not just the first one. If you connect us to one school, you earn every time that school reorders uniforms for the next decade. We also pay commissions to manufacturers on raw material sales. No complicated quotas. No territory restrictions. Just real, ongoing income for opening doors,” she shared.

“L3kker.com is not a quick project. It is a long-term commitment to Namibia. I left Namibia 11 years ago with a small suitcase and a big dream. I have spent those years learning, failing, surviving, and building. Now I am bringing everything back home. The goal has always been to bring manufacturing home to Namibia. That will take time, investment and the right partners. I am not there yet. But I am walking toward it every single day.”

L3kker.com is a brand that offers luxury, sustainable clothing. Their hoodies are made from 100% organic cotton and recyclable polyester. The summer collection launches in October 2026, just in time for the Namibian heat.