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Schweppes Zimbabwe

Govt desperate to force local currency on economy amid setbacks

In a desperate move meant to force the Zimbabwean dollar on the economy, the Ministry of Finance has revoked the suspension of duty on imported oranges that Beitbridge Juicing Pvt Limited enjoyed after its parent company Schweppes started charging Mazoe Orange Crush products exclusively in US dollars.

From Intern to Public Affairs Manager at Schweppes: The inspiring journey of Judith Mbetu living with albinism in Zimbabwe

By Lance Guma

With nine years experience in marketing and public relations, the rise of 32-year-old Judith Mbetu has been nothing but amazing. Her journey to the top however has been a very difficult one.

Mbetu has albinism, an inherited genetic condition that reduces the amount of melanin pigment formed in the skin, hair and/or eyes. It can sometimes cause impaired vision or blindness.

“My biggest challenge was my sight as I had walk to the board to read everything throughout my school life. Sometimes I would finish work late and my classmates would laugh at me.

“My mother was a teacher and she made an extra effort to teach me some concepts at home that I hadn’t grasped in class. When it was time for exams I managed to write using enlarged print,” Mbetu told Nehanda Radio in an exclusive interview.

‘Original’ Mazoe back in July

Schweppes Zimbabwe Limited yesterday announced that the original Mazoe recipes for all flavours will be back on the shelves beginning July 31. The company faced resistance from customers after it added three artificial sweeteners to the Mazoe concentrated drinks.