President Nangolo Mbumba has urged Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) to support the rehabilitation of those who have fallen out of mainstream socio-economic existence due to alcoholism.

He commended the NBL for investing N$900,000 in 2023 as part of its corporate social responsibility but added that more needs to be done.

Dr. Mbumba said that rehabilitation centres being funded and supported by the NBL would constitute tangible support for responsible drinking.

The Head of State further stressed that there is a need for NBL to strengthen its portfolio of campaigns through innovative means to enhance responsible drinking.

The campaigns would address the increased incidents of drunken driving alcohol-influenced gender-based violence, and other social ills.

Dr. Mbumba shared these sentiments when he unveiled a N$337 million new wine packaging line at NBL headquarters in Windhoek.

The new wine packaging line expands NBL's capacity to produce and package beverages such as Hunters Gold, Savanna, and Tassenberg, among others.