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Alcohol causes many social problems, requiring the revival of the Liquor Amendment Bill.
AB INBEV

Profits before people: How the liquor industry undermines reforms

The Liquor Amendment Bill needs to be revived to tackle the social problems created by alcohol

  • Phindile Kunene
6 min read
COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITIES

Revitalising communities through urban green zones – the key principles of transformation

Collaborative efforts enhance sustainability, impact and long-term viability, fostering a sense of collective responsibility and investment in community development

  • HEINEKEN
4 min read
2050 PARIS CLIMATE AGREEMENT

HEINEKEN steps up sustainability drive, moving to 65% returnable glass for beer portfolio in 2024

Along with the Star Bottle, the company will be opening Green Zones across the country

  • HEINEKEN
3 min read
Land grab: Heineken’s Killinto brewery is on land from which farmers were evicted in 2013. Several million hectares have, since 2008, been rented to investors, regardless of who lives there.
AGRICULTURE

Heineken’s brewery in Ethiopia leaves farmers without land

Heineken’s brewery near the Ethiopian capital pushed the Dutch beer giant towards the top of the local market – and farmers off the land

  • Olivier van Beemen
6 min read
Haulage truck trailers and pallets near the Heineken NV brewery in Zoeterwoude, Netherlands. Photographer: Peter Boer/Bloomberg via Getty Images
AB INBEV

Heineken buying Distell will allow for its diversification in the wake of waning beer sales

Heineken set to brew up local market

  • Anathi Madubela
6 min read
Photographer: Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images
ZUMAUNREST

Grocers reap tidy profits from liquor

Covid-19 bans on alcohol and the recent violence have exposed just how important booze sales are to retailers that once only filled trolleys with food

  • Sarah Smit
5 min read
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ALCOHOL BAN

Covid caution infects investors

The pandemic has forced some companies to cancel or pause capital expenditure, jeopardising long-term economic growth

  • Sarah Smit
8 min read
Like elsewhere, marketing is of great importance and to the delight of the industry there are few limits for advertising in many African countries.(Image: Olivier van Beeman)
AMSTERDAM

Is Heineken brewing a better Africa?

Multinational corporations are considered motors for development in Africa and the Dutch beer giant Heineken is often cited as one of the best examples. The reality is different…

  • Olivier van Beemen
7 min read
Millicent Maroga, Heineken’s corporate affairs director, has denied allegations that the company has turned a blind eye to sexual harassment claims. (Image via Heineken)
CONSTITUTIONAL COURT

Heneiken workers prepare to march against ‘sex for shifts’

Workers say the company is turning a blind eye to alleged abuses by managers at its Sedibeng brewery

  • Sarah Smit
4 min read
A scaled-down labour inspectorate will leave vulnerable workers at the mercy of ‘unscrupulous employers’
CASUAL WORKERS ADVICE OFFICE

Labour court judges block workers’ right to strike

In recent weeks, three cases have come to light that clearly show that labour court judges are issuing court orders forbidding strikes

  • Letters
5 min read
Why are men continuing to breed a culture of toxic masculinity even at their own peril and can anything be done about it?
FAWU

Heineken issue ferments: Labour-broking shows few signs of disappearing

Workers want permanent jobs as the company allegedly tries to evade new labour-broker laws

  • Sarah Smit
9 min read
FOSTER

Drawn-out affair expected for SABMiller-Foster deal

In the absence of any other bidders, SABMiller’s bid for Foster’s is expected to take months to resolve, as it tries for a better deal from SABMiller.

  • Sonali Paul
2 min read
HEINEKEN

Heineken buys five Nigerian breweries

Heineken has acquired controlling interests in five breweries in Nigeria, expanding its capacity by nearly a third in the fast-growing African market.

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
HEINEKEN

SABMiller aims to fend off Heineken in SA

SABMiller aims to protect its 90% market share in South Africa from rival Heineken, the head of the brewer’s South African unit said on Monday.

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
HEINEKEN

Sedibeng brewery comes on stream

SABMiller has a fight on its hands in the premium beer market and the battle was intensified this week with the opening of the Sedibeng brewery.

  • Lloyd Gedye
2 min read
FRANCE

France prop De Villiers announces retirement

France prop Pieter de Villiers has announced his retirement, saying he is tired of having to fight injuries. The South African-born player, who won 69 caps for France and five…

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
DIAGEO

Heineken, Diageo agree joint ventures in SA

British spirits group Diageo and Dutch brewer Heineken said on Friday they had agreed to form two new joint ventures in South Africa to combine their drinks businesses and also…

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
AMSTERDAM

SABMiller secures $1,2-billion Grolsch takeover

SABMiller, the world’s second-biggest brewer, has acquired 94,7% of Grolsch NV shares, securing its €816-million (,2-billion) takeover of the Dutch brewer. SABMiller said in a…

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
ANDREW SHERIDAN

Regan risks club ire to lead Barbarians against Boks

England hooker Mark Regan was on Wednesday confirmed as captain of the Barbarians team to play South Africa on Saturday despite being warned by his club not to play. Bristol had…

  • Mitch Phillips
2 min read
BEN CLARKE

Johnson urges Lions to learn lessons from SA

Martin Johnson has urged the British and Irish Lions to be creative with their selection policy when it comes to picking a squad for the 2009 tour of South Africa. An enduring…

  • Staff Reporter
3 min read