US EditionDRC: Dutch Beer Brewer Loses Control of His Facilities in the Eastern Part of the Country
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In eastern DRC, Heineken announced that it had lost control of its facilities, notably in Goma and Bukavu. The Dutch beer brewer had already reported looting in the warehouses of its Congolese branch. He now believes that "the conditions are no longer met" to continue production.
Heineken Withdraws Staff as Rebels Seize Facilities in DR Congo
Heineken, the Dutch brewing giant, has evacuated 50 expatriate staff from its facilities in Goma, eastern DR Congo, after M23 rebels seized its brewery and warehouses on June 19. The withdrawal, prompted by escalating violence, disrupts Heineken’s operations in a region producing 10% of its African revenue.M23, backed by Rwanda per UN reports, overran Goma’s industrial zone, looting $5 million in equipment. Heineken, operating in DRC since 1994,…
Heineken Loses Operational Control of Facilities in DRC
Heineken has lost operational control and withdrawn its staff from its facilities in conflict-affected areas of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the Dutch brewer said on Friday. The beverages giant said in March that its operations in three eastern cities would remain suspended until it was safe to reopen, after some of its breweries were … The post Heineken Loses Operational Control of Facilities in DRC first appeared on Metropol Digital.
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