Thu, 29 Sep 2016 09:29:55 +0000 SABMiller Zambia is set to increase efficiencies at its Zambian Breweries Plc. Lusaka brewery with the arrival of a new state-of-the-art bottle labeller valued at US$1.7 million. Corporate affairs director Ezekiel Sekele said the machine was the latest demonstration of the investment in Zambia by SABMiller, which encompasses Zambian Breweries, National Breweries and Heinrich’s Syndicate. Mr Sekele said that had come amid the company’s renewed confidence following the reduction in clear beer excise tax from 60 percent to 40 percent in January this year. He said the labeller would be able to label all beer brands in 340ml and 375ml bottles with a capacity of 27,000 bottles per hour. “We are excited about the new labeller. Once it is installed and fully operational, it will increase the productivity and efficiency of our Lusaka plant exponentially. We will produce more of our product at an even faster pace thanks to […]
