{"id":361833,"date":"2024-08-23T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=361833"},"modified":"2024-08-23T07:44:07","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T05:44:07","slug":"tassenberg-savanna-and-hunters-to-be-bottled-and-packaged-locally-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=361833","title":{"rendered":"Tassenberg, Savanna, and Hunters to be bottled and packaged locally now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Staff Reporter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BRANDS such as Tassenberg, Savanna, Hunters Dry, and Hunters Gold will now be bottled, filled, and packaged in Namibia instead of South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This was announced by President Nangolo Mbumba, who explained that this will reduce Namibia\u2019s reliance on imports and create more opportunities for local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). He made these remarks at the Official Opening of the Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) New Wine Packaging Facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cToday\u2019s occasion marks the conclusion of the N$394 million investment, which includes the construction of a new packaging hall, installation of a state-of-the-art wine packaging line, and warehouse expansion. This investment reflects NBL\u2019s commitment to strengthening local manufacturing capacity, creating jobs, and earning Namibia more foreign currency through exports,\u201d the president said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow\" data-autoplay=\"true\" data-delay=\"3\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-361839\" data-id=\"361839\" src=\"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/455885085_897735909062071_8468796332054970314_n-1024x683.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/455885085_897735909062071_8468796332054970314_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/455885085_897735909062071_8468796332054970314_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/455885085_897735909062071_8468796332054970314_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/455885085_897735909062071_8468796332054970314_n-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/455885085_897735909062071_8468796332054970314_n-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/455885085_897735909062071_8468796332054970314_n-274x183.jpg 274w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/455885085_897735909062071_8468796332054970314_n-80x54.jpg 80w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/455885085_897735909062071_8468796332054970314_n-130x87.jpg 130w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/455885085_897735909062071_8468796332054970314_n-359x240.jpg 359w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/455885085_897735909062071_8468796332054970314_n-85x57.jpg 85w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/455885085_897735909062071_8468796332054970314_n-546x365.jpg 546w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/455885085_897735909062071_8468796332054970314_n-165x109.jpg 165w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/455885085_897735909062071_8468796332054970314_n-112x75.jpg 112w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/455885085_897735909062071_8468796332054970314_n-179x120.jpg 179w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/455885085_897735909062071_8468796332054970314_n-170x113.jpg 170w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/455885085_897735909062071_8468796332054970314_n-81x55.jpg 81w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/455885085_897735909062071_8468796332054970314_n-765x510.jpg 765w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/455885085_897735909062071_8468796332054970314_n-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/455885085_897735909062071_8468796332054970314_n-285x190.jpg 285w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/455885085_897735909062071_8468796332054970314_n-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/455885085_897735909062071_8468796332054970314_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">LOCAL PRODUCTION: Scenes from official opening of NBL&#8217;s wine packaging facility. Photos: Namibian Presidency.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-361840\" data-id=\"361840\" src=\"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456370665_897734185728910_8296629425647464330_n-1024x683.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456370665_897734185728910_8296629425647464330_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456370665_897734185728910_8296629425647464330_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456370665_897734185728910_8296629425647464330_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456370665_897734185728910_8296629425647464330_n-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456370665_897734185728910_8296629425647464330_n-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456370665_897734185728910_8296629425647464330_n-274x183.jpg 274w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456370665_897734185728910_8296629425647464330_n-80x54.jpg 80w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456370665_897734185728910_8296629425647464330_n-130x87.jpg 130w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456370665_897734185728910_8296629425647464330_n-359x240.jpg 359w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456370665_897734185728910_8296629425647464330_n-85x57.jpg 85w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456370665_897734185728910_8296629425647464330_n-546x365.jpg 546w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456370665_897734185728910_8296629425647464330_n-165x109.jpg 165w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456370665_897734185728910_8296629425647464330_n-112x75.jpg 112w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456370665_897734185728910_8296629425647464330_n-179x120.jpg 179w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456370665_897734185728910_8296629425647464330_n-170x113.jpg 170w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456370665_897734185728910_8296629425647464330_n-81x55.jpg 81w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456370665_897734185728910_8296629425647464330_n-765x510.jpg 765w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456370665_897734185728910_8296629425647464330_n-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456370665_897734185728910_8296629425647464330_n-285x190.jpg 285w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456370665_897734185728910_8296629425647464330_n-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456370665_897734185728910_8296629425647464330_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">LOCAL PRODUCTION: Scenes from official opening of NBL&#8217;s wine packaging facility. Photos: Namibian Presidency.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-361842\" data-id=\"361842\" src=\"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456485646_897735802395415_1759888281256153978_n-1024x683.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456485646_897735802395415_1759888281256153978_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456485646_897735802395415_1759888281256153978_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456485646_897735802395415_1759888281256153978_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456485646_897735802395415_1759888281256153978_n-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456485646_897735802395415_1759888281256153978_n-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456485646_897735802395415_1759888281256153978_n-274x183.jpg 274w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456485646_897735802395415_1759888281256153978_n-80x54.jpg 80w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456485646_897735802395415_1759888281256153978_n-130x87.jpg 130w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456485646_897735802395415_1759888281256153978_n-359x240.jpg 359w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456485646_897735802395415_1759888281256153978_n-85x57.jpg 85w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456485646_897735802395415_1759888281256153978_n-546x365.jpg 546w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456485646_897735802395415_1759888281256153978_n-165x109.jpg 165w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456485646_897735802395415_1759888281256153978_n-112x75.jpg 112w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456485646_897735802395415_1759888281256153978_n-179x120.jpg 179w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456485646_897735802395415_1759888281256153978_n-170x113.jpg 170w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456485646_897735802395415_1759888281256153978_n-81x55.jpg 81w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456485646_897735802395415_1759888281256153978_n-765x510.jpg 765w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456485646_897735802395415_1759888281256153978_n-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456485646_897735802395415_1759888281256153978_n-285x190.jpg 285w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456485646_897735802395415_1759888281256153978_n-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456485646_897735802395415_1759888281256153978_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">LOCAL PRODUCTION: Scenes from official opening of NBL&#8217;s wine packaging facility. Photos: Namibian Presidency.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-361843\" data-id=\"361843\" src=\"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489602_897735852395410_6600389068115695345_n-1024x683.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489602_897735852395410_6600389068115695345_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489602_897735852395410_6600389068115695345_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489602_897735852395410_6600389068115695345_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489602_897735852395410_6600389068115695345_n-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489602_897735852395410_6600389068115695345_n-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489602_897735852395410_6600389068115695345_n-274x183.jpg 274w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489602_897735852395410_6600389068115695345_n-80x54.jpg 80w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489602_897735852395410_6600389068115695345_n-130x87.jpg 130w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489602_897735852395410_6600389068115695345_n-359x240.jpg 359w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489602_897735852395410_6600389068115695345_n-85x57.jpg 85w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489602_897735852395410_6600389068115695345_n-546x365.jpg 546w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489602_897735852395410_6600389068115695345_n-165x109.jpg 165w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489602_897735852395410_6600389068115695345_n-112x75.jpg 112w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489602_897735852395410_6600389068115695345_n-179x120.jpg 179w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489602_897735852395410_6600389068115695345_n-170x113.jpg 170w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489602_897735852395410_6600389068115695345_n-81x55.jpg 81w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489602_897735852395410_6600389068115695345_n-765x510.jpg 765w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489602_897735852395410_6600389068115695345_n-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489602_897735852395410_6600389068115695345_n-285x190.jpg 285w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489602_897735852395410_6600389068115695345_n-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489602_897735852395410_6600389068115695345_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">LOCAL PRODUCTION: Scenes from official opening of NBL&#8217;s wine packaging facility. Photos: Namibian Presidency.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-361844\" data-id=\"361844\" src=\"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489750_897735622395433_3895897743558103720_n-1024x683.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489750_897735622395433_3895897743558103720_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489750_897735622395433_3895897743558103720_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489750_897735622395433_3895897743558103720_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489750_897735622395433_3895897743558103720_n-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489750_897735622395433_3895897743558103720_n-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489750_897735622395433_3895897743558103720_n-274x183.jpg 274w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489750_897735622395433_3895897743558103720_n-80x54.jpg 80w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489750_897735622395433_3895897743558103720_n-130x87.jpg 130w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489750_897735622395433_3895897743558103720_n-359x240.jpg 359w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489750_897735622395433_3895897743558103720_n-85x57.jpg 85w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489750_897735622395433_3895897743558103720_n-546x365.jpg 546w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489750_897735622395433_3895897743558103720_n-165x109.jpg 165w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489750_897735622395433_3895897743558103720_n-112x75.jpg 112w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489750_897735622395433_3895897743558103720_n-179x120.jpg 179w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489750_897735622395433_3895897743558103720_n-170x113.jpg 170w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489750_897735622395433_3895897743558103720_n-81x55.jpg 81w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489750_897735622395433_3895897743558103720_n-765x510.jpg 765w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489750_897735622395433_3895897743558103720_n-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489750_897735622395433_3895897743558103720_n-285x190.jpg 285w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489750_897735622395433_3895897743558103720_n-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/456489750_897735622395433_3895897743558103720_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">LOCAL PRODUCTION: Scenes from official opening of NBL&#8217;s wine packaging facility. 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Photos: Namibian Presidency.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He added that the commissioning of the NBL new wine packaging line is a testament to the successful partnership between the private sector and the public sector, which provides a conducive business environment for investment. The president revealed that more than 14 local companies were involved in the construction of the venture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe inclusion of Namibian-owned businesses is a testament to NBL\u2019s commitment to playing its rightful role in the growth of our economy,\u201d President Mbumba said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The president highlighted that NBL currently supports a diverse workforce of 953 individuals, with half of the management team being women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI understand that the company also works closely with micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and has invested N$25 million in their development. Furthermore, the company has been a significant driver of our economy, contributing a total of N$3 billion in taxes, customs, and excise duties over the past three years,\u201d the president revealed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photos: Namibian Presidency.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Staff Reporter BRANDS such as Tassenberg, Savanna, Hunters Dry, and Hunters Gold will now be bottled, filled, and packaged in Namibia instead of South Africa. This was announced by President Nangolo Mbumba, who explained that this will reduce Namibia\u2019s reliance on imports and create more opportunities for local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). 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