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Delta Beverages unveils Leopard Extra, blending tradition with modern African identity
via NewsDay Zimbabwe6 min read
Delta Beverages has launched Leopard Extra, a new traditional beer variant, at the Mandel Training Centre in Zimbabwe. The product, positioned as a premium "Special" within the Chibuku brand, is crafted from sorghum and marketed as "the beer with the BITE." The launch event emphasized a fusion of culture, heritage, and modern aspirations, aiming to revitalize the sorghum beer category and deepen consumer connection. Tumai Mafunga, Delta Beverages finance director, stated that Leopard Extra represents a strategic move to expand offerings in a segment deeply rooted in Zimbabwean identity, noting positive consumer feedback during its pilot phase. The event featured cultural elements, with guests encouraged to wear leopard-themed attire, and musical performances by the 911 Band. The brand's narrative highlights resilience, quiet strength, and responsibility, aligning with everyday African achievers. Delta Corporation, a leading Zimbabwean beverages company, aims to "premiumize" and modernize its traditional offerings with Leopard Extra, drawing on the symbolism of the leopard for its confidence, refinement, and power.
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