# Heineken has sold its stake in Bralima, its brewing subsidiary in Democratic Republic of Congo.

*business · news · 2026-04-10 · MarketScreener*

## Key points

- Heineken has sold its entire stake in Bralima to Mauritius-based ELNA Holdings Ltd.
- Heineken will retain its brands in Congo and earn revenue via long-term trademark licensing.
- The sale includes three breweries in Kinshasa, Kisangani, and Lubumbashi, employing about 731 people.
- Heineken's exit follows loss of operational control and asset seizures in eastern Congo due to conflict.

**Companies:** Heineken, ELNA Holdings Ltd
**Countries:** Democratic Republic of Congo, Netherlands, Mauritius

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