Namibia Breweries Invests N$337 Million in New Wine Packaging Line

Namibia Breweries Invests N$337 Million in New Wine Packaging Line

Namibia Breweries Limited has invested N$337 million in a new wine packaging line, creating 16 new permanent jobs and offering permanent positions to 23 temporary staff according to The Brief. The new line, completed ahead of schedule, allows NBL to package popular wine brands locally. In addition, NBL has invested N$44 million in upgrading existing packaging lines and N$56 million in expanding its warehouse. This investment, driven by Heineken’s increased […]

August 23, 2024 43

Business / Economics

Namibia Breweries Contributes N$2.4 Billion to Economy and Expands Global Presence

Namibia Breweries Limited has contributed N$2.4 billion to the local economy through corporate taxes, customs duties, and excise fees reports The Brief. In the past year alone, the company paid N$800 million in corporate taxes and N$1.6 billion in customs and excise duties. NBL's beer exports reached N$747 million in 2023, reflecting its global competitiveness. Additionally, NBL was a major driver of foreign direct investment, with Heineken increasing its shareholding […]

August 23, 2024 23

Local

NBL and Nafau sign 18-month substantive wage agreement

Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) and the Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union (NAFAU) recently signed an 18-month substantive wage agreement for the period 01 July 2024 to 31 December 2025. With effect from 01 July 2024, all bargaining unit employees will receive a wage increase of 2.5% on basic salaries from July to December 2024 and 6% on basic salaries from January to December 2025. Furthermore, an […]

June 26, 2024 14

Local

NBL gives N$3million boost to Namibian Rugby

Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) sponsored N$3-million to the Namibian Rugby Union on Tuesday this week. The latest sponsorship is geared towards supporting domestic club and regional tournaments for the Namibian rugby players to prepare themselves to qualify for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. Under the brand name Windhoek Draught Welwitschias, NBL is keen to support the national sport team to display their local talents at […]

May 2, 2024 20

Business / Economics

NBL updates President Nangolo Mbumba on Distell integration

Namibia Breweries Limited’s Board Directors and Management Leadership Team paid a courtesy vist to President Nangolo Mbumba at the State House on Wednesday. The purpose of the visit was to update the President on the successful integration of Distell Namibia into NBL and the investments done so far to produce and pack wine and cider at NBL. NBL Corporate Affairs Manager Surihe Gaomas-Guchu.

April 26, 2024 34

Local

NBL announces half year financial results for 2023

Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) today announced the summarized consolidated financial results for the 6 months which ended December 2023. As a proudly Namibian business that is vested in growing the country’s economy for the past 103 years, NBL’s first half financial results show that it is geared towards evolving as a future-fit business during tough economic times. Socio-economic conditions remained challenging, and income disparity increased. NBL’s dominant position in […]

April 5, 2024 16

Oshiwambo

Ehangano lyo Namibia Breweries Limited tali ka gandja iipambu kaanipambuliko mu May

Ehangano lyobuulaye-NBL lili oshitopolwa sho Heineken olya tseyitha tali ka futa iipambu yodoola oomilion 320 kaanipambuliko yalyo omanga inaaku thikwa ko 17 May nuumvo. Ta gandja iizemo yehangano yoomwedhi 6,dhoka dha hulu mu Dec 2023 nena mo Windhoek,omukuluntu gwemona mo NBL Waldemar von Lieres okwati oshili oshikando shotango iipambu yowala tayi tseyithwa okuza sho yayi mumwe ,noshili momulandu go Heineken. Omukuluntu wiliki go NBL Peter Simonas peha lye okwati […]

April 4, 2024 19

Namibia

Namibia Breweries Aims for Zero Emissions in six years

Namibia Breweries Limited reveals ambitious plans to achieve zero emissions by 2030 as part of its sustainable manufacturing strategy. NBL intends to transition to 100% renewable electricity, reduce carbon emissions by 30% across its value chain, eliminate landfill waste by 2025, and balance 100% of water use in water-stressed areas through community watershed projects. Surihe Gaomas-Guchu, NBL Corporate Affairs Manager, provides insights into the company's eco-friendly initiatives.

February 14, 2024 38

Sport

Beal scores 43 on former NBA club to lead Suns over Wizards

Phoenix guard Bradley Beal unleashed a season-high 43-point barrage Sunday against his former NBA club, hitting 16 of 21 shots in a 140-112 triumph at Washington. The 30-year-old American sank four of five shots from 3-point range and all seven of his free throws while contributing six assists, two steals and two blocked shots. "Spectacular," said Suns coach Frank Vogel. "He's one of the best players in the […]

February 5, 2024 3