Three men and one woman were arrested at Kalkfeld in the Otjozondjupa region in connection with several cases of stock theft in the area on Saturday. The suspects, including farmworkers, appeared in the Otjiwarongo Magistrate’s Court on Monday. The police on Sunday said the suspects were found in possession of dry meat valued at N$25...
Niël Terblanché Outlets that sell liquor to people under the age of 18 or operate without proper licensing will face heavy penalties over the festive season. The head of the Namibian Police’s Public Relations Division, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, said in an official statement that all liquor outlets nationwide are strongly urged to operate under...
Maria David THE Namibian Police Force in the Oshana Region will not interfere with the operations of liquor license holders during this festive season. Oshana Regional Commander, Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria, made this clear during the launch of the Oshana Festival Operation at the Ongwediva Oshiko roadblock on Thursday. Sakaria emphasized that they will allow...
Minister of industrialisation and trade Lucia Iipumbu says the ministry is in the process of reviewing the Liquor Act and its regulations. Iipumbu said this at the AB-InBev (ABI) Namibia tour event at its Welwitschia Brewery plant at Okahandja on Monday. She said the ministry noted that the process of liquor licence issuance takes time,...
Heineken has beaten Corona Extra to become the world’s most valuable beer brand. Every year, global brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance ranks the world’s top, most valuable, and strongest alcoholic drink brands. This includes three alcoholic drink categories: beer, spirits, and champagne/wine brands. Despite the inflationary pressures being faced by consumers, beer brands continue to...