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Is Heineken brewing a better Africa?

Africa Olivier van Beemen - 27 Jan 2020

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 and distressing

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Heneiken workers prepare to march against ‘sex for shifts’

Article Sarah Smit - 4 Apr 2019

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

Labour court judges block workers’ right to strike

Article Staff Reporter - 19 Oct 2018

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

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

Article Sarah Smit - 1 Nov 2017

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

Drawn-out affair expected for SABMiller-Foster deal

Article Sonali Paul - 23 Jun 2011

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.

Heineken buys five Nigerian breweries

Article Staff Reporter - 12 Jan 2011

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

SABMiller aims to fend off Heineken in SA

Article Staff Reporter - 16 Aug 2010

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.

Sedibeng brewery comes on stream

Article Lloyd Gedye - 25 Mar 2010

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.

Reclaiming the beats

Article Staff Reporter - 11 May 2007

Eco-clubbers are transforming Rotterdam's disused public spaces. They're even recycling their sweat, writes David Atkinson

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