KBL to hike beer prices
Thursday, January 19, 2023 | 850 Views |
KBL plant in Gaborone PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
The alcohol producer said the new prices are to cater for the impact of the economic environment on production cost.
The move will see price change for KBL brands including Budweiser, Corona and Stella Artois as well as non-returnable units for the brewer. KBL says the move is part of the phased approached to be executed within the year.
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