BLANTYRE – Castel Malawi has produced limited bottles of Malawi Gin specially branded for the annual Sand Music Festival to cement its partnership.

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Speaking during the unveiling ceremony, the company’s Managing Director, Herve Milhade, those buying the tickets will walk away with one bottle each.

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While the festival’s CEO Lucius Banda said that apart from entertainment the festival has created employment for Malawians.

The festival will be held at Sunbird Nkopola in Mangochi from October 1-3. International and 54 artists are expected to perform at the festival.