South Africa: Time to Bet the Farm?

opinion

Johannesburg — SA BREWERIES and US brewer Miller have held talks on at least two occasions about a possible merger or buyout. It leaked out at the weekend that a third round is now being held. Do these discussions have any more chance than the earlier discussions that came to nought?

Its easy to see why both groups are interested. SAB could instantly increase its first-world income streams enormously.

...

AllAfrica publishes around 400 reports a day from more than 100 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.

Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.