/ 8 July 2001

NAMIBIAN CABINET BANS KAALGAT

THE Namibian cabinet has, in principle, banned the sale of Kaalgat, an adulterated cheap wine currently on sale in bars, shebeens and other drinking holes in most parts of the country. Health and Social Services Deputy Minister Richard Kamwi told The Namibian that forensic research conducted by the Ministry found that the liquor contained methanol, esters and aldehydes – all dangerous chemicals when consumed in excess. Wines such as Gordonia Special and Lucky Dice are being imported as unfortified wine made from fresh grapes, before being tainted with the toxic substances. – The Namibian