A Business and Economic expert Dumbani Mzale says while this means that the two companies will have an increased market share and retain more profits, their merger may result in the company downsizing in human resource.

Mzale added that Malawian consumers will enjoy better products from the new company, but local imbibers should brace for a rise in the price of their favorite beverage, owing to a monopolized market given the company’s competitive urge.