Nigeria’s craft beer pioneer eyes $65m empire Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 June 2024 We speak with Kevin Conroy, founder and CEO of Lagos-based Bature Brewery, about his journey in establishing a craft beer business in Nigeria.
Heineken on the ins and outs of local sourcing in Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 4 September 2017 By sourcing locally, multinationals can save on import costs, preserve foreign exchange and contribute to the economic development of the continent.
Ethiopia: Import substitution likely to be a growing theme Published by Maritz Africa Intelligence on 30 August 2016 The Ethiopian government is pushing hard to boost the country’s domestic manufacturing sector.
Three lessons from brewing Heineken in Africa Published by Peter Vanham on 20 July 2015 Heineken CEO explains the counterintuitive strategy that helped him become one of the company’s youngest leaders.
Africa needs more Dangotes, says Heineken CEO Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 May 2014 Capitalism is a “blend of national investment and foreign direct investment”.
Ethiopia one of Africa’s most exciting markets, says Heineken Published by Claude Harding on 16 August 2011 Brewing company Heineken sees Ethiopia as one of Africa’s most exciting beer markets.
Heineken chief bullish on Ethiopia and DRC Published by Staff Writer on 8 July 2011 Tom de Man, Heineken’s outgoing president for the Middle East and Africa, told Bloomberg that the company needs to build brewery businesses in countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo and Ethiopia.
World’s beer makers jostling for market share in Africa Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 1 April 2011 In a recent report by Reuters, Heineken NV, the world’s third-largest brewer is reported to have submitted the highest offer for an Ethiopian brewery being sold by government.
Heineken suspends production in Egypt Published by Staff Writer on 31 January 2011 Heineken NV, the world’s third-largest brewer by volume, said on Monday it had halted production in Egypt as protesters intensified their campaign to force President Hosni Mubarak to stand down.
Heineken boosts its Nigerian operations Published by Claude Harding on 20 January 2011 Heineken N.V., the world’s third- largest brewer by volume, has increased its Nigerian footprint through the acquisition of two holding companies from the Sona Group.
