The war veterans said he had not been given authority by the National
Incomes and Pricing Commision (NIPC). They demanded that the manager should
call Godwills Masimirembwa before beating him up.
Drinks had gone up from Zd 500 000 for a shot of vodka to Zd 5
million. Tea had gone up to Zd 45 million in the top hotel.
The manager then immediately reduced prices and asked for forgiveness.
The war veterans then demanded that he give a free bottle of scotch
whicky which they downed and then left.
The manager refused to comment on the issue but said he would report
the war veterans because he knew them and their bosses.
Jameson now charges cash for all drinks including tea and coffee.
Meanwhile African Distillers Limited (Afdis) has followed in the
footsteps of Delta Beverages Limited and is asking cash from its customers,
resulting in all spirits going up in Harare.
All hotels confirmed that they were now being asked to pay cash for
vodka, whisky, brandy and any spirits from Afdis.
The company also confirmed that it now wanted cash only for all its
products. The move comes as corporates can only withdraw Zd 10 000 daily in
Zimbabwe. Customers on the other hand, can withdraw Zd 50 000 daily.
Afdis has said all prices would go up by 1 000 percent on Monday when
the talks between the Movement and Democratic Change (MDC)Â and Zanu PF are
held.
They said the politicians were frustraing economic and political
progress.
Afdis is listed on the ZSE.
Radio VOP
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