South African Covid-19 strain raises growing alarm in the UK Hindustan Times 13:05 South Africa Coronavirus South Africa Africa World Top Stories Iran starts 20% uranium enrichment, seizes South Korean-flagged tanker The Raw Story 13:56 Iran Middle East Not Coronavirus The company urged the government to prioritise both lives and livelihoods. There's no question that local investment will continue, he says. (Image: Heineken South Africa Facebook) Brand South Africa Reporter A R3.5-billion state-of-the-art brewery, owned 75% by Heineken and 25% by Diageo, officially opened in Sedibeng, south of Johannesburg last week, with expansion already under way to exploit the growth opportunities in South Africa’s premium alcohol beverage market. Explore our products. HEINEKEN South Africa has donated critical protective equipment, and food hampers worth over R1 million to the Gauteng Department of Health and local communities, joining many other industry players who have contributed to the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Photograph: Alamy. What would a Braai be without a few cold ones? BUSINESS NEWS - Heineken South Africa has confirmed that it will not shut down its production entirely, following reports that it was going to halt its R6-billion expansion plans including exploring the establishment of a brewery in Kwazulu-Natal. Heineken says it has a South African market share of 18 percent, and is still a “challenger company” – with room to grow. 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Indeed the alcohol lockdown was severe but we also have to be cognisant of the fact that it looks relatively under control and we are happy to be able to trade again when we see that places in Europe are going into a second lockdown! The flagship Heineken brand grew by double digits in SA, it said, while Amstel "grew strongly". The new Heineken brewery will be the only such facility in South Africa not owned by rival SABMiller, which has successfully seen off numerous challenges over the years. South Africa is the biggest beer market in the region, with a growing middle-class population and strong GDP growth. L’Afrique représente le marché de la bière dont la croissance est la plus rapide, avec une croissance annuelle de 5%, contre 3% pour l’Asie et 1% pour l’Europe. Orange Corners South Africa is a Johannesburg-based business incubator, housing startups and providing them with physical workspaces, knowledge and training, mentorship and coaching. The beer brand is rethinking plans to expand the company's footprint in Durban. The Heineken® 0.0 #DryJanuary pack has 31 units for the 31 days of January. Heineken remains South Africa's top beer brand according to the Sunday Times Top Brands survey. The Money Show finds out how the lockdown booze ban affected the Amsterdam-based company's expansion plans in South Africa. HEINEKEN South Africa has launched the Green Seeds Programme, an enterprise development initiative that supports small, micro and medium enterprises (SMMEs) in the Gauteng province. Heineken’s Africa Footprint L’Afrique, nouvel eldorado des brasseurs . 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HEINEKEN South Africa and its partners have selected 45 entrepreneurs to participate in this year’s Orange Corners entrepreneurial programme. We have an exciting portfolio of brands, spearheaded by our global flagship brand Heineken®. Heineken ® was also recently voted as South Africa's favourite beer brand in the Ask Afrika Icon Brands Survey for 2020 / 2021, which is one of the largest annual benchmark surveys that measures brand loyalty. “Local production is hampered, resulting in ongoing efforts by the business to implement cost-cutting measures including, but not limited to, salary cuts as we desperately attempt to protect the jobs of more than 900 employees,” said the company. The Sedibeng Brewery brews and bottles a range of premium beers – including Amstel, Heineken and Windhoek Lager – for the local market. Heineken® 0.0 continued to grow strongly. One of the key drivers of our business is our state of the art brewery in Sedibeng, Midvaal. In fact, the only brand to achieve any degree of success in the South African premium beer market is Diageo’s Windhoek, brewed by Namibia Breweries. Picture: Hendri Pelser Picture: Hendri Pelser Heineken’s proposed R6 billion production facility was expected to provide a massive financial boost for the region, creating 400 permanent new jobs and making many more service-related employment opportunities available. South African Covid-19 strain raises growing alarm in the UK Hindustan Times 13:05 South Africa Coronavirus South Africa Africa World Top Stories Iran starts 20% uranium enrichment, seizes South Korean-flagged tanker The Raw Story 13:56 Iran Middle East Not Coronavirus NBL and HEINEKEN have agreed a new joint venture in South Africa.The new arrangement will be fully focused on developing the beer portfolio and provides HEINEKEN with increased commercial control of its key brands in South Africa. One of the key drivers of our business is our state of the art brewery in Sedibeng, Midvaal. Over 200 Data Science enthusiast joint us and were curious to hear the fascinating stories at the Heineken Experience. Why diverse teams are an essential … Beer producer Heineken is ending production in South Africa and has halted plans for a new R6 billion (US$47 million) brewery, according to a claim circulating on social media. Heineken’s brand portfolio includes Heineken, Sol, Amstel, Windhoek, Miller’s Genuine Draft, Soweto Gold, Tafel and Strongbow. The quality was so good that while it was more expensive than local beers, people preferred the premium, imported product. Heineken ® was also recently voted as South Africa's favourite beer brand in the Ask Afrika Icon Brands Survey for 2020 / 2021, which is one of the largest annual benchmark surveys that measures brand loyalty. Heineken would build a brewery in South Africa and Amstel would be sourced from existing European breweries until the new brewery was complete, the company said in a statement. It said about 117,000 jobs were lost in the industry during the first ban on alcohol sales. We have survived a period like the Second World War etcetera, so a 16-week lockdown is financially terrible... but fortunately we have a very long-term view. NBL and HEINEKEN have agreed a new joint venture in South Africa.The new arrangement will be fully focused on developing the beer portfolio and provides HEINEKEN with increased commercial control of its key brands in South Africa. The pack is designed like an advent calendar, created to give consumers one … In South Africa, Heineken adds the total volume declined in the 40% range, due to the ban on the sale, distribution, and production of alcohol from late March to end of May. Heineken South Africa is an important player in the South African beer and cider market. We have an exciting portfolio of brands, spearheaded by our global flagship brand Heineken®. Heineken South Africa’s visit to Velmoré Hotel & Spa 10 September 2019 Velmoré Hotel & Spa welcomes Heineken and hosts their annual sales conference. Africa Heineken cautious on outlook after June pick-up. Heineken South Africa has donated PPE and food hampers worth over R1m to the Gauteng Department of Health and local communities. More than 25 000 local consumers chose the category winners from over 230 divisions for 2020's survey. The brand has not yet cracked the mass market, however. “This has caused job losses and untold suffering, stress and panic, with an estimated one million livelihoods at risks.”. An initiative by the Kingdom of the Netherlands in South Africa, … It’s entrenched in our culture and our history. Cookie policy; Terms and conditions; Privacy policy People are keeping on dying of Covid-19 in South Africa. Topics of the night were Innovation at Statistics Netherlands, API Demo Reviewscan: From Prototype to Product, and the Optimization of Order Allocations. Including plans for a new R6 billion brewery which would have employed hundreds of people,” says one Facebook post from 1 August 2020. The association – which comprises of the Craft Brewers Association, Heineken South Africa, and South African Breweries (SAB) – said the first two bans on the sale of alcohol had a … One group of employees gets fussed over more than most: … We want to share it with you. “Countless businesses that rely on Heineken have had to close their doors or scale down their operations because of the sudden nature of the government’s decision to stop the sale of alcohol,” said Heineken. Bruce Whitfield interviews Gerrit van Loo, managing director of Heineken South Africa. “Heineken South Africa is shutting down. The company said it is still in operation and is not closing, despite the immense pressure placed on the industry to retain jobs during the Covid-19 lockdown. The beer brand issued a statement this week after media reports that it has been forced to shut down production. The pack is designed like an advent calendar, created to give consumers one … Speaking on 702, Maroga said Heineken was also trying its “level best to make sure that we protect jobs during this difficult time”. Heineken remains South Africa's top beer brand according to the Sunday Times Top Brands survey. Including plans for a new R6 billion brewery which would have employed hundreds of people,” says one Facebook post from 1 August 2020. Heineken does not provide exact numbers for each of the countries it operates in, but in the Dutch parent company's most recent financial results South Africa featured among the top performers. HEINEKEN South Africa is, together with our partner Namibia Breweries, active in the beer and cider industry. We made that commitment to the president in our statement last year in November and we execute it! Any/all written content and images displayed are provided by the blogger/author, appear herein as submitted by the blogger/author and are unedited by Opera News. Enjoy! Heineken remains South Africa's top beer brand according to the Sunday Times Top Brands survey. Latest News; Data Science NL Meetup. Picture: Hendri Pelser Heineken’s proposed R6 billion production facility was expected to provide a massive financial boost for the region, creating 400 permanent new jobs and making many more service-related employment opportunities available. Heineken South Africa has been forced to shut down production entirely. South Africa is the biggest beer market in the region, with a growing middle-class population and strong GDP growth. Opera News is a free to use platform and the views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author and do not represent, reflect or express the views of Opera News. We had to come finally to the situation where all the beers we are selling in South Africa are also produced in South Africa - that makes a lot of sense because of flexibility and because it is cheaper to produce it here. Welcome to our website. Heineken’s Mpungose said the company is constantly working with authorities to address the issue of contraband and counterfeit beers. He's hopeful that thanks to responsible drinking and behaviour by South Africans, Heineken will be able to continue trading. Heineken, as a policy everywhere we go in Africa, including Ethiopia, has a long-term ambition about investments. This statement came after widespread reports stated that the beer company was being forced to stop the production of alcohol. POLL | What are you expecting from the national coronavirus command council ... Teddy Mafia to be buried in R300,000 funeral with 'diamond-studded' casket and ... Woman shot dead as Trump supporters storm US Capitol, ‘We don’t want to see you on the streets’: Police clamp down under level 3. Heineken is considering building a new brewery in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal. Van Loo says plans to expand into KwaZulu-Natal are "in the cooler" for now. Home/News/World/Africa/ Heineken cautious on outlook after June pick-up. HEINEKEN South Africa has launched the Green Seeds Programme, an enterprise development initiative that supports small, micro and medium enterprises (SMMEs) in the Gauteng province. Heineken SA has rubbished claims it has been forced to shut down production entirely due to the Covid-19 lockdown and ban on alcohol sales. BRUSSELS – Heineken saw a gradual recovery in its business after global COVID-19 lockdowns in April, but uncertainty over the future impact of the pandemic left it unable to give a forecast for the rest … The personal protective equipment (PPEs) valued at R1 million, including masks, gloves and medical-grade disinfectants, will […] Heineken is a company that is family-owned and we are over 150 years old. Brewing giant Heineken has pledged to do more to protect its sales agents in Africa after NRC published allegations of widespread sexual abuse in 10 countries where it operates. A Heineken ad in an inner city area of Johannesburg in South Africa. We have an exciting portfolio of brands for you to discover and we keep adding new variants and beers, so keep your eyes open for the latest news! Keep up With the Latest News and Updates. In 2019, Heineken South Africa embarked on a Euro 60m (R952m) expansion of its brewery in a bid to ramp up capacity to meet the growing domestic demand for premium beer. In accordance with a pledge made on 20 January by Brasseries et glacières internationales (BGI), Castel’s subsidiary, which owns a 73.66% interest in the Cameroon-based brewing company Société anonyme des brasseries du Cameroun (SABC), the Dutch company Heineken sold 501,977 of its shares in SABC to BGI, representing 8.75% of the capital, for an estimated 42.3bn CFA francs … The SA Medical Research Council  (SAMRC) has put forward six proposals to limit the availability of alcohol - and reduce hospital trauma cases - once ... SA’s alcohol industry has welcomed a call by the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) for the government to start planning to lift the ban ... Heineken SA shutting shop due to Covid-19 lockdown? Photograph: Alamy. Heineken’s brand portfolio includes Heineken, Sol, Amstel, Windhoek, Miller’s … The Green Seeds Programme forms part of HEINEKEN’s Brewing a Better World, the global brewers’ sustainability programme. We are committed to communicating responsibly. The construction began in May 2008 and was completed in July 2010, three months quicker than any similar sized / capacity brewery anywhere in the world. SAB announced on Monday that it had "halted" R5bn in investments in the country over the next two years due to the ban on alcohol sales. Heineken SA has rubbished claims it has been forced to shut down production entirely due to the Covid-19 lockdown and ban on alcohol sales. So before you enter we ask that you fill in your date of birth. Local news Heineken SA shuts down production, halts R6bn expansion plans for North Coast The South African Liquor Brandowners Association (Salba), the Beer Association of South Africa, Vinpro, and the Liquor Traders Association of South Africa have warned that restricting legal alcohol sales will lead to the growth of illicit alcohol trade. Heineken South Africa has donated PPE and food hampers worth over R1m to the Gauteng Department of Health and local communities. The company said Europe, Mexico and South Africa had led the sales decline, while its large Vietnam market fared better. A lot is happening at HEINEKEN South Africa. Keep up With the Latest News and Updates. by Caryn Edwards 15-05-2020 14:29 Heineken South Africa’s visit to Velmoré Hotel & Spa 10 September 2019 Velmoré Hotel & Spa welcomes Heineken and hosts their annual sales conference. Its Sedibeng brewery outside Johannesburg produces local favourites like Amstel, Windhoek and of course Heineken. Heineken SA’s corporate affairs director Millicent Maroga said the proposed R6bn expansion would create 400 jobs. Heineken and Namibian Breweries (NBL), that are running together a brewery in Sedibeng outside Johannesburg/South Africa, have announced to invest ZAR 952 million (USD 66.51 million) in its plant to enlarge it from 5.3 million hectoliters to 7.5 million hectoliters by 2020.. Discover our story. Orange Corners South Africa is a Johannesburg-based business incubator, housing startups and providing them with physical workspaces, knowledge and training, mentorship and coaching. Heineken was one of the very first brewers to export bottled beer. Rumbidzo Chikomo Heineken South Africa has confirmed in a press release that they will not be shutting down. Heineken has also expanded its South African beer portfolio with the addition of low- and no-alcohol brands including Heineken 0.0, Windhoek Lite, Amstel Radler.. In South Africa, total consolidated volume declined in the forties due to a nearly five-week ban on selling alcoholic beverages. So we invest for the long haul. About HEINEKEN South Africa: HEINEKEN South Africa is a key player in the beer and cider industry in the country, with an impressive portfolio of brands, including Heineken®, Desperados, Sol, Windhoek, Miller Genuine Draft, Amstel, Strongbow, Soweto Gold, and Tafel. Heineken says it has a South African market share of 18 percent, and is still a “challenger company” – with room to grow. An initiative by the Kingdom of the Netherlands in South Africa, … “We have a few interventions in place, one of course is looking at prioritising our expansion ambitions and one of those was the exploration of the potential brewery in Durban which we are unfortunately putting on hold,” said Maroga. Unofficial press news feed for Heineken. Heineken South Africa is an important player in the South African beer and cider market. The Green Seeds Programme forms part of HEINEKEN’s Brewing a Better World , the global brewers’ sustainability programme. The Heineken® 0.0 #DryJanuary pack has 31 units for the 31 days of January. ENTER. For every single South African the word “beer” means a lot. For the Heineken beer brand, South Africa is one of its top performing countries in terms of its beer sales and is considered a key market for the beer manufacturer. For the Heineken beer brand, South Africa is one of its top performing countries in terms of its beer sales and is considered a key market for the beer manufacturer. Cele asks why 'known drug dealer' Teddy Mafia was never successfully prosecuted, Pedestrian with R165k stuffed in cooler bag arrested near Beitbridge border, Four things you need to know about slain alleged drug kingpin Teddy Mafia. The beer brand issued a … Dutch Heineken NICD South African. The production facility was planned to cost ZAR 3 billion (USD 172m) and to create 400 permanent new jobs in Inyaninga, 30 km north of Durban ( inside.beer, 9.10.2018 ). Unofficial press news feed for Heineken. News; Heineken expands in South Africa. Kamogelo Dlamini Send an email August 3, 2020. HEINEKEN South Africa has donated critical protective equipment, and food hampers worth over R1 million to the Gauteng Department of Health and local communities, joining many other industry players who have contributed to the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Heineken South Africa expands availability of Heineken 0.0 to meet consumer interest. The industry demonstrated its commitment in the initial resumption of trade, by delivering numerous solutions to ensure safe and responsible trading throughout our value chain. by Caryn Edwards 15-05-2020 14:29 There are profiles of 50 companies including the major global and local alcohol beverages companies such as South African Breweries, DGB, Diageo and Heineken, wine farms such as … Brewing the world’s best brands in SA The new brewery, says Heineken, will have an annual output capacity of three-million hectolitres, with built-in potential for expansion, and will produce a variety of brands owned by the two companies. HEINEKEN South Africa has announced that Heineken® has continued its winning streak as South Africa`s favourite beer brand, following the beer rising to the top of the Beer category of the Sunday 1 minute read. Heineken reported on Friday to shut down its production in South Africa and to cancel plans for a new brewery in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal . We have an exciting portfolio of brands for you to discover and we keep adding new variants and beers, so keep your eyes open for the latest news! The beer brand's portfolio includes Heineken, Amstel, Windhoek, Sol, Miller Genuine Draft, Strongbow Cider, Soweto Gold, and Tafel Lager. The company said Europe, Mexico and South Africa had led the sales decline, while its large Vietnam market fared better. The personal protective equipment (PPEs) valued at R1 million, including masks, gloves and medical-grade disinfectants, will […] © 2021 Arena Holdings (Pty) Ltd. All rights reserved. BUSINESS NEWS - Heineken South Africa has confirmed that it will not shut down its production entirely, following reports that it was going to halt its R6-billion expansion plans including exploring the establishment of a brewery in Kwazulu-Natal. 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