Guinness to be brewed in Namibia
Later this year Namibia Breweries will start brewing Guinness in Namibia in an effort to reduce the brand’s cost in South Africa.
The pricing of Guinness and its sister brand Kilkenny has been driven high by the depreciation of the South African rand against the Irish punt which has started to hamper sales.
Presently, the brand is imported from Ireland and distributed by Namibia Breweries’ South African subsidiary. Guinness UDV SA markets the brand in South Africa. The brewer has already installed equipment required to brew Guinness in Namibia. Namibia Breweries took over distribution of Guinness and Kilkenny in 1999 after Guinness ended its contract with South African Breweries..