Distell Botswana MD discusses the Amarula Trust
Monday, October 05, 2015
Mothusi Molokomme
The Monitor: Tell us about the relationship between Distell Botswana and Amarula Trust.
Mothusi Molokomme: Distell Botswana is a distributor of wines, ready-to-drink (ciders) and spirits in Botswana with the shareholder being the Distell Group headquartered in Stellenbosch, Capetown. The Amarula Trust which is a not-for-profit entity derives its funding from the Amarula proceeds and Amarula is one of the spirits that is within the Distell Botswana portfolio. The Trust operates centrally from Cape Town supporting not only Botswana but other countries where Distell operates.
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