This rivalry culminated in the eventual merger that constituted South West Breweries in 1920 — the company that eventually assumed the current name of Namibia Breweries Limited. The most satisfying section of the book investigates the relationship between South West Breweries and South African Breweries. When the two companies parted company, South African Breweries retained the use of this trademark for the South African market. South African soldiers, who backed one side in the war in Angola from bases on the northern border, created a demand for South African beer. Identity PoliticsThe identity politics surrounding Namibian beer set in soon after.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 26, 2021 10:44 UTC