NBL is one of the leading beverage manufacturing companies in Namibia and southern Africa producing beers, soft drinks, water and ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages. Beer constitutes 93% of all volumes produced and NBL’s products are exported to 13 countries beyond Namibia and South Africa.
NBL leads the domestic beer market and has a significant share of the premium beer category in southern Africa. It is the only large-scale commercial brewery in Africa that brews in accordance with the German Reinheitsgebot (“Purity Law”) of 1516, which requires the exclusive use of three ingredients – malted barley, hops and water.
NBL creates value by producing non-alcoholic products, for all consumers, and alcoholic products for a wide range of adult consumer segments at a spread of price points. Its distribution network ensures availability and market research tests consumer relevance and satisfaction. NBL’s commitment to the Reinheitsgebot provides consumers with a guarantee of quality and safe, natural ingredients. Through responsible drinking initiatives, NBL creates awareness of potential social harm that can result from excessive use.
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Employee facts
Number of employees
740
2015: 786 2014: 734
Non-Namibians as % of employees
1.33%
2015: 1.53% 2014: 1.86%
Employee turnover
6.51%
2015: 7.19% 2014: 5.20%
Lost time injury frequency rate
1
2015: 2 2014: No data available
