Namibia Breweries Limitedpartnered ina campaign to crack down on drink and driving
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“The campaign, which also includes an enforcement programme, was launched in Windhoek yesterday in partnership with the Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL), the Namibian Police Traffic Law Enforcement department, and the Namibian Road Safety Forum.”
Namibia Breweries Limitedreducedwater consumption to 3.5 litres per litre of beer produced in 2025
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“Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) reduced its water consumption to 3.5 litres of water for every litre of beer produced in 2025, marking progress towards its target of reducing water usage to 2.4 litres per litre of beer by 2030.”
Namibia Breweries LimitedinvestedN$35 million since 2015 in water security initiatives
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“The brewer also revealed that it has invested N$35 million since 2015 in water security initiatives, including the development of its own boreholes and a water treatment plant.”
“Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL), in partnership with the Namibian Road Safety Forum and the Namibian Police's Traffic Law Enforcement Department (TLED), has launched a N$200 000 drink-driving assessment and enforcement programme aimed at improving road safety across the country.”
Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL)has builta model of pan-African self-reliance
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“Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) has built a model of pan-African self-reliance and our operations support supply chains that stretch across Southern Africa, creating direct employment for over 900 Namibians and sustaining businesses far beyond our breweries.”
Namibia Breweries Limitedsigneda substantive wage agreement with Naretu
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“The Namibian Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union (Naretu) and Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) have signed a substantive wage agreement granting NBL employees a 5% salary increase.”
Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL)delivered operating profit surge of42% to N$830 million for 12 months ended 31 December 2025
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“Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) has delivered a notable rebound in profitability, with operating profit surging 42% to N$830 million for the 12 months ended 31 December 2025.”
Namibia Breweries Limiteddonated420 cases of Windhoek Lager to support Namibia's Independence Day celebrations abroad
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“NAMIBIA Breweries Limited (NBL) has donated 420 cases of Windhoek Lager, including its new non-alcoholic variant, to support Namibia's diplomatic missions ahead of the country's 36th Independence Day celebrations abroad.”
Namibia's annual road deaths have remained stubbornly high over the past decade, with up to 500 families affected yearly; the rate peaked at 778 deaths in 2017, fell to 423 in 2023, rose to 511 last year, and reached 143 deaths in the first four months of 2026, placing Namibia among globally higher road death rates per capita.
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Namibia's stubbornly high annual road death toll of 143 in just four months of 2026 continues to claim hundreds of families yearly.
Namibia's annual road deaths have remained stubbornly high over the past decade, with up to 500 families affected yearly; the rate peaked at 778 deaths in 2017, fell to 423 in 2023, rose to 511 last year, and reached 143 deaths in the first four months of 2026, placing Namibia among globally higher road death rates per capita.
The Namibian Police, Namibia Breweries Limited, and the Namibian Road Safety Forum have launched a N$200,000 nationwide campaign running until January 2027 to test drivers for alcohol at nine traffic checkpoints, targeting more than 300 drivers at every roadblock as part of efforts to address drink-driving's contribution to road accidents.
Namibia Breweries Limited reduced its water consumption to 3.5 litres of water per litre of beer produced in 2025, progressing toward a 2030 target of 2.4 litres per litre. The company has invested N$35 million since 2015 in water security initiatives including boreholes and a treatment plant to reduce reliance on municipal supply.
Namibia Breweries Limited, partnering with the Road Safety Forum and police Traffic Law Enforcement, has launched a N$200,000 programme running from July 2026 to January 2027 to assess and curb drink-driving across nine traffic checkpoints, with plans to conduct more than 300 breathalyser tests at each checkpoint and publish public findings quarterly.
Two senior TransNamib Holdings executives suspended in February over allegations of property mismanagement and statutory breaches returned to work on Tuesday following a directive from the works and transport minister. Their disciplinary hearing is continuing.
An opinion piece argues that Africa Day should prompt businesses, not just governments, to engage with the continent's development priorities, particularly water security—critical to food, health, and industry—and the African Continental Free Trade Area's goal of intra-African trade.
Namibia Breweries Limited's operating profit surged 42% to N$830 million in 2025, driven primarily by production localisation, productivity gains and margin expansion rather than revenue growth, which rose only 4%. The brewer shifted from volume-dependent profitability to a more efficient, margin-focused business model by localising cider and wine production and managing costs without significant price increases.
Namibia Breweries Limited has donated 420 cases of Windhoek Lager, including a non-alcoholic variant, to support Namibia's diplomatic missions during the country's 36th Independence Day celebrations abroad. The Minister of International Relations and Trade said the donation will help showcase Namibian products and enhance the country's image globally.
Namibia Breweries Limited has confirmed that Savanna will return as the headline sponsor of the Savanna Comedy Hour for the 2026 season. The monthly comedy platform, held at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre, has expanded since its 2021 launch to feature over 40 local comedians and has become a regular fixture on Windhoek's entertainment calendar.
Namibia Breweries Limited conducted a half-day training session for human resource and safety managers from 12 major companies in Windhoek to promote responsible and moderate alcohol consumption in the workplace. The initiative aims to help companies address alcohol misuse and strengthen wellness and safety programmes, with NBL emphasizing that alcohol-related disruption should be treated as an operational risk.
Global alcohol consumption is declining due to higher living costs and health awareness, and while Namibia remains a high per-capita consumer, urban areas are showing similar trends toward reduced drinking and low- or zero-alcohol alternatives. However, alcohol abuse continues to devastate low-income townships and rural communities, fuelling domestic violence and health problems.
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation has denied allegations that it intends to conduct re-interviews for the director general position, a role vacant since outgoing chief Stanley Similo's contract expired last year. NBC board chairperson Lazarus Jacobs said the recruitment process remains incomplete and that any claims about re-interviews are "speculation, innuendo and rumour mongering."