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Namibia Breweries Limited

Also known as: NBL

Namibian brewer that produces Windhoek Lager and conducts water efficiency and road safety initiatives.

2024-08-222026-06-25
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  1. March 2026

  2. The Namibian

    Namibia Breweries Limited confirmed Savanna will return as headline sponsor of Savanna Comedy Hour for 2026 season

    Source

    “Namibia Breweries Limited has confirmed that Savanna will return as the headline sponsor of the Savanna Comedy Hour for the 2026 season.”

    Savanna returns as main comedy hour sponsor

  3. The Namibian

    Namibia Breweries Limited trained representatives from major companies on responsible alcohol consumption

    Source

    “Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) this week trained representatives from several major companies in Windhoek on promoting responsible and moderate alcohol consumption among the workforce.”

    Namibia Breweries trains companies on responsible drinking and the workplace
  4. February 2026

  5. New Era

    Namibia Breweries Limited cautioned against drawing broad conclusions about whether alcohol consumption has declined nationally

    Source

    “Meanwhile, Namibia Breweries Limited cautioned against drawing broad conclusions about whether alcohol consumption has declined nationally, noting the country's diverse drinking patterns, from homebrewed beverages to premium products.”

    Navigating stormy fermented waters
  6. January 2026

  7. The Namibian

    the breweries said they will maintain strong, professional labour-management relations

    Source

    “"We will continue to maintain strong, professional labour-management relations that support our people's wellbeing and the sustainable operation of the business," the breweries said.”

    Namibian breweries employees choose new union
  8. June 2025

  9. The Namibian

    Namibia Breweries Limited announced the renewal of its partnership with the Namibia Rugby Union

    Source

    “Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) yesterday announced the renewal of its partnership with the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU).”

    Namibia Breweries renews partnership with NRU
  10. August 2024

  11. The Namibian

    Namibia Breweries Limited has invested N$337 million in a wine packaging facility

    Source

    “Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) has invested N$337 million in a wine packaging facility that diversifies the brand's portfolio.”

    Breweries invests N$394 million in wine packaging hall

  12. The Namibian

    Namibia Breweries Limited will allow to produce and package locally for the first time popular ciders such as Savanna and Hunters

    Source

    “This upgrade will allow the brewery to produce and package popular ciders such as Savanna and Hunters locally for the first time.”

    Breweries invests N$394 million in wine packaging hall
Society

Namibia's road deaths persist despite repeated safety calls

The News

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.

Why it matters

Namibia's stubbornly high annual road death toll of 143 in just four months of 2026 continues to claim hundreds of families yearly.

20 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 20 June

  1. Namibia's road deaths persist despite repeated safety calls

    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.

    20 June 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Police to test drivers for alcohol until January 2027

    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.

    20 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 19 June

  1. NBL reduces water use to 3.5 litres per litre of beer

    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.

    19 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  2. NBL funds N$200,000 drink-driving assessment programme

    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.

    19 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 27 May

  1. TransNamib executives suspended for misconduct return to work

    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.

    27 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 22 May

  1. Africa Day calls business to address water and trade needs

    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.

    22 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 1 May

  1. Naretu, NBL sign wage deal with 5% salary increase

    The Namibian Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union (Naretu) and Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) have signed a wage agreement granting NBL employees a 5% salary increase, an adjusted housing allowance of N$2,000 per month, and salary alignment measures, effective from 1 January to 31 December, with all adjustments backdated to January.

    1 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 10 April

  1. NBL reports 42% operating profit jump from cost control

    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.

    10 April 2026 · New Era →

Friday 20 March

  1. Namibia Breweries donates Windhoek Lager for Independence Day diplomacy

    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.

    20 March 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 16 March

  1. Savanna confirms sponsorship of Namibia Comedy Hour through 2026

    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.

    16 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 10 March

  1. Namibia Breweries trains companies on responsible alcohol consumption

    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.

    10 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 24 February

  1. Alcohol consumption patterns shifting in Namibia amid rising costs

    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.

    24 February 2026 · New Era →

Monday 26 January

  1. NBC denies plans to re-interview director general candidates

    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."

    26 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 21 January

  1. Naretu becomes official union for Namibia Breweries workers

    The Namibian Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union (Naretu) has been recognised as the official union for Namibia Breweries Limited employees, replacing the Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union (Nafau) after gaining majority worker support in November. Both the union and brewery management have expressed commitment to sound labour relations.

    21 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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