Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda: Asahi secures regulatory approval to acquire majority stake in East African Breweries Japanese beverage company Asahi Group Holdings has secured regulatory approval to proceed with its acquisition of a majority stake in East African Breweries PLC without making a mandatory takeover offer . . . get full article 15 May, 2026
Malaysia: Carlsberg Malaysia lifts dividend as 1Q profit rises nearly 5% Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd lifted its dividend payout as festive sales boosted net profit by nearly 5% in the first quarter from a year earlier, The Edge Malaysia reported on . . . get full article 15 May, 2026
Thailand: Craft beer and local spirits producers oppose planned shift in excise tax calculations Thailand's craft beer and local spirits producers have opposed a planned shift in excise tax calculations based on retail prices, warning the policy would disproportionately burden small operators already facing . . . get full article 15 May, 2026
Nigeria: Guinness Nigeria reports results for the 18 months to December 2025 Guinness Nigeria Plc reported net sales of N730.8bn for the 18 months ended December 2025 and a net profit of N41.2bn. The company also stated that first-quarter 2026 net profit . . . get full article 15 May, 2026
Zimbabwe: Delta Corporation enjoys record sales volumes in the year to March 2026 Beverages manufacturer Delta Corporation crossed the threshold of US$1 billion annual revenue after record sales volumes across its lager and sorghum beers and sparkling beverages businesses in the 12 months . . . get full article 15 May, 2026
