Namibia Breweries — major FMCG supplier under investigation by the Namibian Competition Commission for alleged anti-competitive practices.
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Windhoek Observer
Namibia Breweries was converted by OL Energy from imported fuel to biomass
“Redecker said the company's track record included delivering one of Namibia's early Independent Power Producer projects, converting Namibia Breweries from imported fuel to biomass, and expanding on-grid and off-grid energy solutions for tourism and industrial customers.”
OL Energy targets gigawatt-scale renewable project by 2029Windhoek Observer
Namibia Breweries gained 0.3% to close at N$32.11
“Among the actively traded shares, Namibia Breweries gained 0.3% to close at N$32.11 after 91 378 shares worth N$2.93 million were traded during the week.”
NSX records N$52.4m in weekly trading activityNew Era
Namibia Breweries partnered with Savanna through the Comedy Hour Collective
“The collective later partnered with Savanna, through Namibia Breweries, which led to the event being renamed Savannah Comedy Hour.”
Comedy hour launches fifth editionThe Namibian
Namibia Breweries is not presented as the cause of men drinking excessively
“According to our bean theory, the answer is not Namibia Breweries, and it's definitely not your cousin who always knows a guy who "makes lekker tombo".”
That Which Eats the Bean Must Be Inside the Bean: Namibia’s Male ProblemThe Namibian
Namibia Breweries is discussed regarding whether it should invest in alcohol rehabilitation centres
“Often solutions seeking, topical but not beyond discussing such pressing issues as why Namibians are sharing cigarettes during Covid-19, whether Namibia Breweries should be investing in alcohol rehabilitation centres and if you can trust a bornfree with a smartphone, The FYM Podcast invites you to tune in for your daily dose of comedy and conversation.”
FYM Podcast Takes Comedy to RadioOL Energy, a Namibian company, is targeting a gigawatt-scale renewable energy project by 2029, building on its approximately 50MW Schönau Solar Project near Karasburg. The company aims to position Namibia as a competitive renewable energy producer and electricity exporter to the Southern African region.
2 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
OL Energy, a Namibian company, is targeting a gigawatt-scale renewable energy project by 2029, building on its approximately 50MW Schönau Solar Project near Karasburg. The company aims to position Namibia as a competitive renewable energy producer and electricity exporter to the Southern African region.
2 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian Competition Commission is investigating alleged anti-competitive practices involving Rani Group and six major FMCG suppliers following complaints from small retailers, who claim they face reserved stock for Rani Group, higher prices, upfront payment requirements, and exclusion from discounts. Small retailers also allege that Rani Group's retail expansion into their areas has forced some businesses to close or be sold.
19 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian Competition Commission has launched an investigation into Rani Group and six major consumer goods companies (Namib Mills, Bokomo Namibia, Coca-Cola Namibia Bottling Company, Distell Namibia, Namibia Breweries and Anheuser-Busch InBev Namibia) after small retailers alleged that suppliers reserve stock for Rani Group, charge them higher prices, demand upfront payments, exclude them from discounts, and that Rani Group opened retail outlets near their shops forcing closures. The companies have 30 days to respond.
18 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Road users in Windhoek report spending hours on the road during peak periods, with journey times significantly longer than before. An Elisenheim resident cited a morning trip that now takes 45 minutes to over an hour, compared to 30 minutes previously, and identified a bottleneck near the B1 and Namibia Breweries turnoff where traffic lights have not been functioning.
16 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Capricorn Group, which owns Bank Windhoek and Capricorn Asset Management, has been a top performer on the Namibia Securities Exchange with a 32.45% share price increase over the past 12 months. The NSX Overall Index rose 1.06% over the latest trading week, with mixed performance across listed companies.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Securities Exchange closed marginally higher on 6 July, with the NSX Local Index rising 0.04% and the NSX Overall Index advancing 0.63%, driven by gains in banking and investment counters including SBN Holdings, Capricorn Group, and FirstRand Namibia.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Securities Exchange recorded trading activity worth N$52.4 million during the week of 11 to 15 May 2026, with 868,151 shares traded across 69 deals. The financial sector led with N$36.7 million in turnover, while major stocks showed mixed performance, with Paladin Energy declining 14.3% to N$127.18.
18 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Former NFA administrator Barry Rukoro credits the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup, launched in 2001, with identifying and nurturing talent that led to Namibia's 2015 Cosafa Cup win and subsequent international tournament qualifications. The partnership also transformed the NFA's commercial fortunes and spurred national football infrastructure development.
2 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Savannah Comedy Hour, a monthly comedy platform started in 2021 by the Comedy Hour Collective and sponsored by Namibia Breweries, has been relaunched for its fifth edition at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre. The event has hosted over 50 shows and showcased more than 40 local comedians, with organisers planning to introduce new comedians and poets in the coming year.
23 March 2026 · New Era →
An analysis marking Namibia's 36 years of independence contrasts the jubilation of 1990 with present-day inequality and governance failures, arguing that the liberation movement's slogans of "Solidarity, Freedom, Justice" have been compromised by elite self-enrichment and a persistence of class-based oppression under continued Swapo rule.
20 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The 15th annual Ondjola Tournament in Iitananga village attracted participants and spectators from across northern Namibia, featuring 32 football teams, eight volleyball teams, and eight netball teams, with MPSH winning the top prize of N$30,000. The five-day event employed over 70 people and drew over 140 SMEs selling food and beverages, with organisers reporting 70–80% annual growth in participation and noting that professional Namibian league and national team players took part.
8 January 2026 · New Era →