Windhoek and Sol Drive Heineken’s South African Growth

South Africa · COMPANIES

Key Facts

—Half-year revenue: Heineken NV reported first-half 2026 revenue of €17.6 billion (about US$20.3 billion), up 3.8% from a year earlier, with organic net revenue rising 2.7% to €14.8 billion (about US$17.1 billion).

—South African performance: South Africa delivered strong beer performance in H1 2026, led by Amstel alongside contributions from Heineken, Windhoek and Sol brands.

—Windhoek brand: Windhoek is a Namibian premium lager brewed by Namibia Breweries Limited, also produced at the Sedibeng brewery south of Johannesburg under a Heineken-Diageo joint venture.