02/09/2026
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NBL's Public Affairs and Sustainability Manager, Franklin Angermund, delivered the keynote address at the opening of the International University of Management (IUM) Cultural Festival in Windhoek, themed โPreserving Heritage, Celebrating Unityโ.
Speaking on the role of alcohol in cultural heritage and community life, he told festivalgoers and students that heritage is about culture, language, and tradition, and equally about preserving the talent, potential, and aspirations of the generation that will inherit the responsibility of building Namibia's future.
The address focused on informed decision-making and responsible consumption, including the importance of alcohol-free workplaces where safety, performance and employee wellbeing are priorities.
He also shared the latest Namibia Road Safety Forum data: up to 9
August 2026, road crashes are down 10%, injuries 6% and fatalities 10% compared with the same period in 2025. That progress reflects collective action between government, law enforcement, civil society, business, and the youth.
NBL supported the festival, which ran from 27 to 30 August 2026, with non-alcoholic beverages.
This is our Low. Slow. No. mantra in practice: choose lower-alcohol options (Low), drink slowly and in moderation (Slow), and say no to drinking and driving, underage drinking, and drinking while pregnant or on medication (No).