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Zambia pulls Viagra spiked energy drink from store shelves amid safety concerns

Zambian authorities have pulled an energy drink that they say contains Viagra from store shelves following test results from the country’s medicine regulator.

The drink, Natural Power SX High Energy Drink, which comes in 500ml cans and manufactured by Revin Zambia Limited, a local beverage producer is said to contain Sildenafil Citrate, a medication used to treat erectile dysfunction in men and pulmonary arterial hypertension and should never be taken without a prescription.

The drink which is said to be very popular among Zambian men is also exported to neigbouring countries – Uganda, Zimbabwe, Malawi and South Africa.

Diageo’s Africa President John O’Keeffe sheds light on the group’s activities in Africa and outlook

Diageo Plc, the world’s largest spirits maker with big footprints in Africa in both beer and spirits segment said recently it has a strong positive outlook for its business on the continent. The group’s Africa president John O’Keeffe last week spoke with analysts on a wide range of issues pertaining to the group’s activities and strategy on the continent.