Namib Mills’s Top Score named Namibia’s Most Admired Consumer, African Brand

NAMIBIA – Top Score, the flagship porridge brand from Namib Mills, has secured two significant titles at the 2025 Brand Africa 100|Namibia’s Best Brand Awards: “Namibia’s Most Admired Consumer Brand” and “Most Admired African Brand.

Announcing the milestone in a LinkedIn post, Namib Mills stated that, “This recognition isn’t just ours, it belongs to every home, every table, every bowl of porridge shared across Namibia. Thank you for making us part of your every day.”

Founded in 1982, Namib Mills is Namibia’s largest grain processing company, producing flour, pasta, animal feed, and popular products like Meme Mahangu and Top Score porridge, with milling operations in Windhoek, Otavi, and Katima Mulilo

Through decades of growth, the company has established itself as a trusted pillar within Namibia’s food sector.

However, the journey hasn’t been without challenges. In late September 2024, Namib Mills issued a precautionary recall of all Top Score instant porridge variants across Namibia, South Africa, Lesotho, and Zambia, following reports of three child fatalities in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, South Africa

The company maintained that no link was found between the product and the deaths, and independent SANAS-accredited laboratory tests confirmed no presence of pesticides, heavy metals, or pathogens across samples from multiple flavour batches.

 “We took this step out of an abundance of caution to ensure consumer safety and confidence.”
In addition, all variants tested were declared safe, reinforcing the company’s commitment to rigorous quality assurance,” Namib Mills’ Senior Brand Manager Marné Bouwer highlighted their proactive approach.

The return of Top Score to shelves, backed by full lab clearance, has helped restore market confidence.

This achievement is particularly significant given the brand’s relevance in everyday nutrition, a staple in Namibian households. The brand’s reputation benefited from transparent communication and swift action during the health scare.

Now, winning the Brand Africa accolades marks a powerful confirmation of Top Score’s standing both domestically and continent-wide. The dual recognition not only celebrates consumer loyalty but also underscores Namib Mills’ broader influence in Africa’s grain and milling industry.

Sign up to HERE receive our email newsletters with the latest news and insights from Africa and around the world, and follow us on our WhatsApp channel for updates.