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Konyagi, a Tujilijili alternative, being imported from Tanzania into Mpika district

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FILE: Some of the Tujilijili consignment that was surrendered at Kitwe Civic center by a named distributor in Kitwe
FILE: Some of the Tujilijili consignment that was surrendered at Kitwe Civic center by a named distributor in Kitwe

Muchinga Deputy Permanent Secretary Jewis Chabi has directed the police and local authority to immediately combat smuggling of the banned potent alcohol known as Tujilijili into Mpika district.

Mr Chabi said in an interview yesterday the illegal importation of the banned alcohol by some traders was regrettable was would not be allowed.

“As a Government, any form of beer matching Tujilijili is not allowed as long as they are packaged in same sachets. We are engaging the police and council immediately to search traders stocking and selling the banned product. We will ensure they are brought to book,” he said.

Mr Chabi said the dealers trading in the potent alcohol did not have valid documents to import the product into the country and that Government was losing revenue because the commodity was being smuggled into the district.

In Mpika, the 35 alcoholic volume per cent potent alcohol branded Konyagi, a 100 mls sachet which is a product of Tanzania Distilleries Limited, was being sold at KR5 (K5000) at Crystal Palace.

Mr Chabi said the dealers trading in the banned beer did not have importation documents to show that they were engaged in genuine business and that Government would do every thing to ensure that the health of the people was protected from the destructive nature of the beer.

[pullquote]“As a Government, any form of beer matching Tujilijili is not allowed as long as they are packaged in same sachets. We are engaging the police and council immediately to search traders stocking and selling the banned product. We will ensure they are brought to book,” he said.[/pullquote]

“When I finish talking to you I will call the Town Clerk and police to ensure that a check is conducted immediately. Now that you have brought that issue to my attention we will ensure that the culprits face the law. Even if the beer was allowed, Government was losing revenue and away from revenue, the issue is illegal,” he said.

He said a similar product was spotted in Nakonde after been imported from Malawi after alert public officers swiftly moved in to curb the smuggling of the banned product into the country.

“These products are also sold on the streets by some vendors and they are coming from Nakonde after being smuggled into the country some people and mostly truck drivers,” said a marketer who wished not be identified.

In Kapiri Mposhi, the banned alcohol Kallu Mama with 37.5 alcoholic Volume per cent packaged in 60 mls sachets was being sold at the main trading market by most youths to people known to them at KR3 (K3000)

The potent alcohol is brewed by Gold Spirits Zambia Limited of Kabwe.

“They can not sell you the beer especially that you appear strange. They only sell to people they are familiar with. The youths exchange money with the beer undercover like the way they sell drugs for fear of prosecution,” said a bus operator.

Government banned the beer last year amid massive public outcry.

15 COMMENTS

  1. Muchinga at it again, this explains why everyone in PF speaks their own version of rubbish its because there always High on this staff. smuggling/stealing/lying is a natural and common gene in every Bemba expect for a lucky few and those who repent.LOL

    • Your thinking capcity is very low, stop being tribalistic. just because muchinga is dominated by bembas doesnt mean thieving, corruption and smugling should be the order of the day. Look at Batoka, Sinazeze and Sinazongwe which these too are happening even ritual killings. Dont look at the tribe we are connected in some way.

  2. This chap will be arrested for intercepting cargo meant for Plot One and Edgar Lungu. Last time it was weed now this, am keeping count.

    • Concerned citizen, you are such a liar that you are disillusioned. When did Hon. Edgar Lungu & state house ever get involved in weed and Tujilijili? Walishama sana iwe wine! Contunue suffering well Bo Sata & Bo Lungu lead.

  3. DEC & police, have some staff stationed at Nakonde border to help curb these greedy people (importers of Konyaki & all tujilijili) who want to destroy lives and create anarchy in our nation.

  4. All you coolies ought to know that when a substance is banned it becomes a gem.why do you think cocaine and heroine are expensive? I for one made my money when chiluba’s goverment banned video and audio tapes.i used to have a field day smuggling them from tanzania.so now am going utujilijili full scale.

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