BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Malawian customers must dig deeper into their pockets to afford smooth drinks following a worth adjustment by Coca-Cola Beverages Malawi (Plc).
This comes amid financial challenges the nation goes by means of due foreign exchange disaster.
In a press assertion launched on Wednesday March 5, 2025, and signed by Commercial Director Collins Mussa, the corporate knowledgeable clients that the brand new costs take impact right now on Thursday 6 March.
Under the brand new pricing construction, a bottle of Fanta which was bought at MK850, is now going MK900, whereas a 2-liter bottle of Sobo squash has surged from MK8,000 to MK11,000.
The worth hike comes at a time when Malawi is experiencing sharp rise in the price of items and companies.
The ongoing financial challenges have triggered frustration amongst residents, with some distributors who went to street protesting in main cities to stress the federal government for intervention.
Coca-Cola Beverages Malawi has not explicitly said the explanations for the value enhance, however business analysts hyperlink it to inflation, excessive manufacturing prices, and foreign money fluctuations affecting imported uncooked supplies.
Consumers have expressed considerations over the rising value of dwelling, urging authorities to take measures to stabilize costs and ease financial hardships.
Malawians are anticipated to go to basic elections in September 16, 2025.
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