Daily Archives: January 28, 2018

Malta Guinness to launch Pan-African TV game show, ‘maltavator’ challenge

Malta Guinness, a malt brand from the stables of Guinness Nigeria Plc, is set to launch a pan-African TV show tagged the ‘Maltavator’ challenge that will see home-grown Nigerian talents compete against contestants from Ethiopia, Ghana and Ivory Coast.

According to a statement from the beverage maker, the Maltavator challenge will comprise 40 contestants and will challenge consumers physically and mentally through an assortment of games and obstacles, with twist and turns that will keep participants on the edge.

Heineken, Global Fund team-up to fight HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria in Africa

Beer giant Heineken NV has joined forces with Global Fund, a government, civil society and private sector group to fight the spread of HIV, tuberculosis and malaria epidemics in Africa.

Heineken said it will provide its expertise in the areas of logistics and communications to support the Global Fund in better reaching specific demographic groups that are most at risk of HIV, tuberculosis and malaria.

Diageo hails its first-half results despite worries of potential year-end currency headwinds

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Diageo Plc, reported its first-half results on Thursday for period ending 31 December 2017, with the drinks maker recording a 1.7% sales lift to £6.5bn ($9.3bn) from last year’s £6.4bn.

Net profits attributable to the company’s shareholders surged 36% to £2bn, helped by a combined effect of increased marketing spend of 7%, reduction in net finance charges and a broad-based organic growth across all regions