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FEBRUARY 2, 2024
ZAMBIAN BREWERIES SUPPORTS LCC AND ZEMA IN CHOLERA FIGHT
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA – Zambian Breweries, the country’s largest beer manufacturer, has stepped up its support for the nation’s fight against cholera through the donation of K686,250 worth of materials to Lusaka City Council (LCC) and the Zambia Environmental Agency (ZEMA).
The company has provided personal protective equipment (PPE), disinfectants and other items to the council and ZEMA to assist work to stop the spread of the disease.
“The outbreak affects everyone in our communities, directly or indirectly, and it takes collective action to overcome. Zambian Breweries stands in solidarity with those affected by this crisis; those who have lost loved ones, and the frontline staff working around the clock to ensure the outbreak is contained and lives are preserved,” said Zambian Breweries Country Director Thais Cavinatto.
The brewer has, through the Manja Pamodzi Foundation, committed a further K250,000 towards community clean-up activities to be rolled out over the coming weeks in nominated areas regarded as cholera hotspots.
“Zambian Breweries believes in the power of collective action, and together with the Lusaka City Council and ZEMA share the deep commitment to the well-being of our communities. Deeply entrenched in our DNA is the belief that we can only thrive when our communities thrive,” added Ms Cavinatto.
Among the items donated were 50 bags of 20kgs granular chlorine; 250 cases of liquid chlorine; 250 cases of 400ml hand sanitiser; 250 gumboots; 250 work suits, 250 raincoats, and 200 30-litre batches of sewerage disinfectant.
“It is gratifying to have companies such as yourselves respond to the call of supplementing the local authorities’ efforts to prevent the further spread of cholera, and ultimately saving lives,” said the Mayor of the City of Lusaka Chilando Chitangala when she received the items on behalf of the council.
Ms Cavinatto further urged the public to take heed of the critical preventive measures such as washing of hands with soap, sanitising, and maintaining strict all-round hygiene; as well as awareness initiatives endorsed by health authorities aimed at educating the public, dispelling myths and fostering individual and collective preparedness to combat the disease.
In times of crisis, the brewing giant believes in the strength of communities uniting for a common cause, and this collaborative approach is pivotal in the ongoing battle against the cholera outbreak.
“Zambian Breweries thrives when our communities thrive. More than a donation; it’s a shared effort to protect our community, and lives of our people,” concluded Ms Cavinatto.
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About AB InBev in Zambia
Zambian Breweries Plc is part of Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), the largest brewer in the world, with more than 500 beer brands and some 200,000 employees in over 50 countries. It is also one of the world’s largest bottlers of soft drinks.
Zambian Breweries was established in Zambia in 1968 and its product range has grown to include clear beers such as Mosi Premium Lager, Mosi Light, Castle, Carling Black Label, Eagle, Stella Artois, and Budweiser.
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