Namibia Breweries
Founded
1920
Headquarters
Windhoek, Namibia
Ticker
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Sector
Consumer
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History
Namibia Breweries traces its origins to 1920, when several small German colonial-era breweries were merged, and it became known for Windhoek Lager, brewed according to the German Reinheitsgebot purity law. Heineken completed its acquisition of the company in 2023.
Business model
Namibia Breweries brews Windhoek, Tafel, and other beers and exports a significant share of its output to South Africa and other markets.
Market position
Namibia Breweries dominates Namibia's beer market and is a well-known brand across southern Africa.
Country impact
Its beers are among Namibia's best-known manufactured exports, and the company is one of the country's largest manufacturers and employers outside mining.