Breweries invests N$394 million in wine packaging hall

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

The new facility, including a new packaging hall, state-of-the-art equipment, and warehouse expansion, was inaugurated by president Nangolo Mbumba Thursday.

The investment adds to the country’s manufacturing capacity.

NBL allocated an additional N$44 million to enhance its existing packaging lines.

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

Additionally, the brewery’s extended warehouse, covering 4 400 square metres, represents an investment of N$56 million.

Mbumba praised NBL for its commitment to local economic development, saying the investment is a testament to the strong partnership between the private sector and the government.

“It will not only reduce our reliance on imports but also create opportunities for local businesses and communities. This value addition will reduce Namibia’s reliance on imports and create many opportunities for local small and medium-sized enterprises,” he said.

He said NBL’s investment will have sustainability goals and the company has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint, with 22% of its electricity generated from solar energy and 80% of its thermal energy produced from a green biomass boiler.