After 2010, NBL started to buy shares of Heineken SA,[3] eventually reaching a 25% ownership of the Dutch subsidiary in South Africa.
[4] In 2014, Namibian Breweries Limited became the first brewer in Africa to switch to solar energy, and on a large scale.
It invested in a 1.MW Solar Power plant installed on existing roof structures and covering up to 34% of its energy use.
[5] In November 2021, Heineken announced the purchase of two African breweries (NBL and Distell) for US$4.6 billion – with Namibia’s valued at €400 million.
Nambrew also distributes other beer brands like Erdinger Weissbeer, Guinness and Kilkenny in the region.