Mazoe: A Sweet Story Turned Sour | Documentary

This documentary explores the tangled history of Mazoe, once a beloved Zimbabwean beverage. From its origins to controversies, we uncover the bitter truths behind the sweetness.
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[@PrinceTaRiG]

Zimbabweans really deserved a Mazoe Documentary

[@vusumuzimathumo-githendu6949]

They have no content to show

[@ArmyWolves]

Our brothers and sisters from Zimbabwe... Much love from Zambia... Thank you for Mazoe as it gives us a shared experience as though we grew up as neighbors. 🔥 The orange flavor now has an aftertaste and causes throat irritation but I currently enjoy the cream soda flavor 🔥

[@Tafara_Shumba]

Quite nice seeing a good production quality on our local stories, the only disappointing thing is you did not give the manufacturers a chance to respond. We also need to hear their side of the story.

[@Bourne-fu8bz]

Mazoe is R50 in Namibia. It's found in all shops Pick n Pay, ShopRite, OK, Woermanbrock. I have tasted all diluted drinks and nothing comes close to Mazoe. It's the best. My favourite are Orange Crush, Pineapple, Cream Soda and Black Current. They are all good including Raspberry.

[@TheFeedZW]

Mazoe has great flavours indeed! Thank you for watching

[@sisandasibanda3306]

Pineapple?!!!!!! Mazoe has pineapple flavour?

[@HimForSure]

Its peach​@@sisandasibanda3306

[@whaleedgarrett1575]

That's very cheap in SA we pay R100 for the fake shit and taste bitter not sweet or it's watery not the same anymore

[@Blissful8640]

As a Zambian, particularly one that grew up in Livingstone, Mazoe holds dear memories for me. We crossed over to Vic Falls town in Zimbabwe countless times and Mazoe was always an item purchased. That and margarine will always remind me of Zimbabwe. Much love my brothers.

[@user-bp3oc2sj5x]

Great production....but for us to get the proper answers we should ask the right people running the company ..assumptions won't solve a problem

[@Enielm]

What assumptions? The clear lack of rain (climate change), no electricity and inflation has contributed to this. Not really hard to understand is it?

[@kudzaimasora7123]

@@Enielm Thet is also the impact of new taxes on the cost of the product, that is were the producers of the product have to coming in, to hear their side of the matrix.

[@TheFeedZW]

Thank you for watching and your suggestion

[@user-bp3oc2sj5x]

@@Enielm natural factors like climate can be solved by irrigation schemes plan ahead..shortage of electricity can be solved by solar systems plan ahead again .inflation its crafted by individuals who run the country please dont get me wrong the vidoe is a good production set and we love more of such in zimbabwe ..but we should get leaders of the country get interviewed ..we may try to hide it but our political factors have a huge impact on the economy .Not everyone in this country can leave with political connections

[@abbey63603]

@@Enielm so how do explain the differences in prices by 100% between Zambia and Zimbabwe. According to your documentary the product sold in Zambia is labelled made in Zimbabwe and not made in Zambia meaning its exported to Zambia. So why does it cost less there. Could nt have been better to travel to Zambia to ask the same questions and also talk to Mazoe management and not field pickers. The economist wanted to talk about legislation but was cut off why

[@takudzwamandongwe1442]

Absolutely love the vision with this production, i am a young visual artist and creative director myself and i wish there was a way i could work with you on a documentary or documentaries!

[@TheFeedZW]

Thank you for watching. You can contact us via [e-mail]

[@mutintamuyuni188]

Wow as a Zambian this has been an interesting and eye opening documentary. I like the transparency, and makes me more cautious of what happens in my own country.

[@TheFeedZW]

Thank you for watching. What other issues do you think we should look at?

[@tmaktmak1464]

@@TheFeedZW even Zambians can pronounce Mazowe, great docu but please next time pay attention to detail

[@theneophytejournal]

never knew i needed a documentary on Mazoe but im glasd i watched it. need a documentary on SOBO next

[@TheFeedZW]

Thank you for watching. Besides SOBO, what other documentaries would you like to watch?

[@chipashamoyo6435]

I love SOBO from Malawi too

[@SalemMitambo]

Malawian SOBO and Zimbabwean MAZOE are related 🤣

[@tanmoon19]

Sobo is the best orange juice in Southern Africa. Anyone know why they stopped selling it here in Zambia?

[@GabrielKonayuma]

​@@tanmoon19the cost became too high I think

[@Sawahoney]

Wow We Zimbabweans are very intelligent.I love the comments from the interviewees….Thank you so much for this documentary.You are doing an awesome job!

[@TheFeedZW]

Thank you for watching

[@thefuture4456]

Mazoe is N$39 this side, but we stopped buying them, they now taste the same with Oros. Leaves a bitter and after taste in your mouth and irritation on your throat. Heard pane eku Zambia. We just had to part ways and accept kuti its no longer the same.

[@lorraineposi]

Some people are selling fake ones. I drank one that smelled of paraffin, and that was £6 down the drain. After checking carefully, the logo is different from the original, and the stamp of quality is missing. They need to standardise the price to stop fake production.

[@Folktale_gogo]

You're drinking what's called Mazoe Orange Squash, check your bottle, it' not the original, Zimbabwean orange crush, I bought it in South Africa (the squash) at one time, very excited to find Mazoe in SA (around 2014-16) but soon to discover the difference. Our Mazoe orange crush may be more expensive than most people can afford, but I guarantee you the taste is the same as I grew up knowing.

[@morgannkomo6936]

Was waiting for someone to the documentary, and you exceeded my expectations. Wow great work people. One sub added and I’ll definitely share

[@slymush781]

What I don’t understand with Schweppes it doesn’t even pay their workers well.Their workers are the most underpaid in the market not even a single benefit.They work on zero contract hours whilst the management are dripping in gold. What a shame hey for such a big and long standing company.Not sure if it is still Schweppes international or what. Lest not forget the receipe changed from the Mazoe we used to take to boarding school back in the 1980’s

[@user-vd9lo2jc4u]

Thanks for Mazoe Zim family form your ZAM SISTER ❤️🙏🏽

[@mackyj7801]

In Zambia in the 90s one would import Mazoe from Zimbabwe which we thought tasted better, now our neighbors are buying from us. At least it is still better than SA Oros which is the 2nd best.

[@user-hq7bj1sk5g]

Oros is nonsense

[@TheFeedZW]

What do you think caused the shift?

[@TheFeedZW]

Is it that bad?

[@kingslj]

We buy mazoe at an expensive price here in a South African grocery shop.

[@ArmyWolves]

I remember the 90s *Mazoe* drink ✔️

[@Worcester-Institute-of-Tech]

Well done!! Keep up the good work. Great research, great presentation ❤

[@hilarymutongwizo3062]

There are only 2 things that every Zimbabwean needs to know , the reason why born in Zimbabwe and reason why Zimbabwe is what it is today .

[@TheFeedZW]

What are the reasons? Please share with us

[@vimbaizvawamwe6447]

🎉. Great investment. Thank you so much for the information

[@TheFeedZW]

Thank you for watching

[@tamukamwamuka4340]

Wow. Thank you for the information. Very great production

[@TheFeedZW]

Glad you liked it, thank you for watching

[@dripfy_frx]

the presenter is beautiful shesh

[@TheFeedZW]

☺️

[@dripfy_frx]

@@TheFeedZW can i have her IG

[@BrooklynBwoii]

In Zambia Mazoe is one of the more expensive brands of juice, we still love it. However, the average buyer will simply get one of the many cheaper local brands from Trade Kings, Big Tree Beverages or Californian Beverages.

[@Village_Lawyer]

This is a beautiful production and presenting. well done guys

[@TheFeedZW]

Thank you!

[@simbadirwai7468]

this is some good work.. keep it up

[@KNathi1]

I'm South African and I love Mazoe. I was telling my colleagues last week about how hard this brand is to find in our stores lately.

[@TheFeedZW]

Thanks for watching. Do you agree with those saying the Zimbabwean one tastes better than the one in South Africa?

[@oliverezequieltimburwa6345]

Loved the details in documentary.

[@ezenhleanimals2076]

Zimbabwe Mazoe is 50% orange crush. Zambia and uther countrys is 4% orange crush so don't compare Zimbabwe products with those from Zambia.

[@kumbiraimoyo5911]

Yah very true ende haàsi kuwanika emuno acho

[@chipashamoyo6435]

Exactly. I'm Zambian and we always k new the Zimbabwean Mazoe was original and better. That is why it Was a bit more expensive

[@zcanine]

4% is a lie. 20 is correct

[@ezenhleanimals2076]

@@zcanine I'm buying Mazoe every week in South Africa is't 4% I have photos of those two different if you have watsaap drop your phone number I send you pictures for you to believe

[@ezenhleanimals2076]

Yes there's no country manufacturers 50% Mazoe besides Zimbabwe

[@leveluptennis5440]

Excellent production!

[@TheFeedZW]

Glad you like it! What other documentaries would you like to see us produce?

[@metlharampou5844]

In botswana its less than 3 US Dollars. And I love it more than oros. By the way one of the berry brands are the ones which are expensive here.

[@samminniota]

It would've been great to know how the company is structured today. Knowing if it still has foreign ownership or not. Good video!

[@mongiwamabaleka4820]

The brand is owned by CocaCola. First it was the change is taste and the public echoed their cry now its the price...

[@smarttrader184]

It's owned by coca cola

[@ironore1000]

Locals will destroy it, they’ve destroyed everything.

[@normanmurinds8047]

It's the Garwe Gvt, they have their fingers in everything, vachingodya mazino😢

[@henriettanatashambiza3960]

Great documentary

[@Chi__22]

Iam from Zambia, my late dad always bought Mazoe for us when we were younger. It brings back memories for me. I like the raspberry flavour now, very much. Keep pushing Zimbabwe and stay blessed as always.

[@evansjrchapanga8495]

How can I you have a documentary without even a single spokes person from Mazoe (ç)

[@ChocolateThundah89]

It's not only about the price though. Even the taste has changed. When that "Original" band was removed something changed.

[@user-xz5re1no8o]

The accent is excellent,?,the presenter is beutfull 😊

[@joekazhama5789]

Mazoe was my daily juice in school from Grade 7 up to Grade 9.

[@rosemaryfrancis1678]

Thanks for reminding me I hadn't drank Mazowe Orange in months going to shop around for the cheapest mumakona muhudu

[@shumbachivi1236]

As Zimbabweans we need to understand our situation. 1 We need our own currency which would be used to the exclusion of all other currencies for local transactions. As long as we insist on using foreign currencies, we will remain subject to the cost of foreign currencies. The Chinese are at the centre of our problems as they are using Zimbabwe as a source of their own forex. 2 We are not exporting anything, simply because we are too lazy to work hard. too lazy to vote for viable governments and too lazy to take steps to outlaw corruption. 3 We have had finance ministers who are lawyers instead of economists. 4 All the 75-90 million USD per month sent by our diasporans and coming into our pockets is not invested in any way. We just buy day to day supplies and live hand to mouth. 5 We are not fighting crime which is rampant throughout the nation, with police being the biggest criminals. We are contributing to our own hardships.

[@shami791]

Well done documentary. Excellent editing. We did not hear the side of management though(not field workers). Let's have a fully balanced story

[@TheFeedZW]

Thank you for watching. We will definitely try to do a follow up and give management a chance to speak out

[@marshalltakunda-cm6xy]

The video is great but the color grades aren't giving 🥶

[@Campfire_fishing]

Good video

[@tafadzwamabika5514]

The guys in suits in the offices didn't have anything meaningful to say. The people in the streets, especially the guy in the White T-Shirt, were the ones who said things that had substance. Grt video by the way

[@gibsonrugwinya8068]

I like how you put this together. Good production guys

[@TheFeedZW]

thank you for supporting us

[@Boboroska]

When I clicked on the video I thought I will hear about the history of the company and its founders and l was also expecting to hear from the company owners

[@ignatiousmuzvuru4287]

Apart from differing economic policies which inturn impact the cost of production, the Zambian Mazoe is cheaper because it has non-nutritive sweeteners - its not the original Mazoe

[@lillianmbaserah5995]

Makes sense

[@simendanamakando768]

You are 100% correct! The zambian mazoe is over-diluted & extremely fake! I love the original! Mazoe has been my all-time favourite!

[@kenn4973]

We no longer buy Mazoe in Zambia. Maybe that's why it's cheaper when imported from Zambia. It leaves a bitter after taste and irritates the throat. Our popular and affordable Zambian juice is 'JUST' juice.

[@Justgloryn]

Mazowe in SA is 11% orange juice hence it’s cheaper.The one 1️⃣ in Zim is 50% orange juice

[@TrikkyupiMafia]

Here in malawi we have sobo squash which has changed over the years from company ownership to ingredients being changed to prices being increased to consumers having health complications by drinking it like we all turned to mazoe at some point when our squash was recalled off the market by our bureau of standards today we still drink the same squash (sobo)that has not been the same one that we used to know coz sobo has been part of the Malawian heritage and lack of competition since other squashes taste terrible and coca cola malawi which now owns sobo(southern bottlers limited)doesn't seem to care what the are putting out for us to buy coz sobo squash nowadays it's known to be gassy and cause Constipation in other people and the taste of just feeling the flavor but not the feel of the fruit like how mazoe tastes

[@Nokutenda774]

You should have asked about the decreasing quality of Mazoe yet they are getting expensive.

[@lindahdambaneungamoyo9869]

In botswana there is mazoe 20% it's not that nice though.its better than oros though😮😢.

[@Tsomy]

This is why it has always been said that using USD was always harmful to countries. The rising cost of production in Zim is amplified by the fact that it is in USD whereas in Zambia it is in local currency. So their cost of production and exportation is much lower than Zim. There's much more to this but this is one factor to take into consideration.

[@williamsichone8591]

The guy who said we compromise on quality is sharp

[@malcolm773]

We can’t be blaming climate change. Chinhu chisiri real. We know what the problem is, tisazvinyepere because climate change is just something chinotaurwa nevanotonga kuti vawane something to blame for their incompetence, or for them to tax us even more. Vanhu vanofanha kuchangamuka

[@edsonmakiyi71]

Zambian Mazoe has 20% orange juice and Zimbabwean Mazoe has 50% orange juice in it,, so definitely Zambian Mazoe is going to be cheaper.. but zimbabwe Mazoe is always the best of the 2 ..

[@allenchilekw5698]

Where is the proof of what what you are saying?

[@edsonmakiyi71]

@@allenchilekw5698 read on the 2 containers it’s clearly labeled 20% on the longer narrower Zambian container and 50% on the Shorter and stouter Zimbabwean container.

[@kudzaimasora7123]

You need to fully address the issue of the "sugar tax" introduced by the govt, looking at what it means to the health system ultimately. Do also speak to the producer of the product locally, you left them out in this documentary they will have a say and govt as well as to why they introduced the tax and who stands to benefit.

[@troyzikky7322]

People who are Zimbabwean 🇿🇼 👇

[@b1nice923]

The taste of mazoe has changed aswell. Ukamavhura you must refrigerate them otherwise anowora.

[@slymanyonga7226]

would be more powerful to end the video with all the ndange ndichikumbirawo clips played directly after each other, from all the different people

[@geraldsaratiel4128]

Zimbabwe is going back to 2008 hard times of zimbabwe economy

[@webbsibb8210]

The stock is widely available from street vendors than in retail shelves

[@nkandumfula4535]

The documentary was very one sided. It did not include an outline on the production of Mazoe in Zambia or Zimbabwe and how this may affect the price. Additionally there was no official comment from Schweppes Zimbabwe. Lastly the aspect of legislation was not adequately tackled to explain the product price differences between Zambia and Zimbabwe.

[@takudzwamashamba7453]

Ahyas. Zimbabwe is a pro case of mismanagement in literally every aspect of the country

[@ArmyWolves]

It's truly sad I am from Zambia and I remember when Zimbabwe was known as the _bread basket of Southern Africa_ with many delicious, well processed, packaged and branded products like Mazoe but now it's just sad to see

[@user-bp6qo8gw6w]

I think the All Blacks have been dominant for the last 20 years. But this is changing. The great history between the two nations has swung left and right in terms of dominance. It has favoured the All Blacks last two decades. Nobody stays on top forever. Anywhere. In any discipline. All Blacks! Start getting used to losing. Not only to the Boks!

[@zohrahoosen507]

We also enjoyed mazoe until the price also increased From South Africa

[@tapiwamaweni4329]

In 2018 mazoe akatombonetsa kuwana

[@TheFeedZW]

True, and when it came back it had a different taste

[@julzthandie1774]

In Zambia, most of us regarded mazoe as that special drink which found itself as one of the special Christmas drinks, but it disappeared go or some time, when it came back, the taste hasn't been the same

[@Donnelblax]

In Zimbabwe people are suffering

[@manyathionline5755]

The product is on demand both home and away

[@samuelziko7625]

Here in Cape Town, we buy Mazoe for around $2,50.

[@kovedzayitakawira950]

a well packaged product

[@maryagneskaingwe6286]

E ma Zimbabweans kwesekwese zwinhu zwadura cost of living is very high every where ku urope warse pakaila kani hama dzangu dozwiripo pamberi nekushiga pamberi nekushanda zwakaoma chikamu ichochi chinophuura don't shake mirai padzwimbo be strong

[@edwardjackson8183]

💔

[@simbaemkay884]

These are the long term effects of Zim using a stronger currency in the region

[@lindiwencube-ho1wj]

Zvinhu ngazvi rege kuteverwa kune dzimwe nyika ndosaka hondo isingaperi kuvanhu vatema

[@Sin-yoro]

I thought I was alone

[@kennedymwale5772]

I didn't know in Zambia we made mazoe i thought it was imported after the plant in ndola was shut down..either way mazoe was a popular drink back then before we had variety from the many companies making similar products

[@zcanine]

The long bottle is Zambian. Zim still uses the original shape

[@tmaktmak1464]

Mazooiiii kuita sei futi?

[@piecha23]

Pamwe pacho hanzi mazooh

[@user-je7mn3et6n]

If the bunch of packed oranges is not expensive, what more can be expensive from the orange juice

[@beringei1013]

Mazoe is the best

[@patrickraphel6998]

I see what you did there😊 Mazoe to the people hhhh💪🏾

[@marshyist1]

Makanganwa Pane sugar tax muZimbabwe,Zambia hakuna!

[@chefalex1576]

its the corrupt who makes these expensive, levies and taxes are there to fill in their pockets

[@m.x.refrigxolani8365]

The "revolutionalist" Mugabe.

[@joinahmukanangana2993]

I stopped buying it when they changed the packaging. I do not like change. 😂😂😂😂

[@ZamEntBase]

Yeah in Zambia we buy for less than 2dollars

[@dasilvafernando8661]

Mazie was the shitt man this juice was what I grew up with

[@ChecXYkitout]

Where is this wholesale in Harare?

[@beringei1013]

The journalist accent was off putting I didn't enjoy the documentary... And watsup with the action movie score in the background. It's just oros 😂

[@malaik9]

Mazoo Mazoo 😅

[@josekamowa]

Production cost in Zimbabwe is way too high , taking cognisant of high taxes , high operating costs i.e fuel .... Greed by Management etc

[@jjtruelove119]

Not even the same mazoe recipe we had in the ‘90. It’s just syrup not the concentrate

[@josekamowa]

That street economist akadhakwa brain , hanzi that sugar tax is bound to benefit the consumer because of health reasons .... hindaa achitaura kunge Nurse aide soo. Sugar tax will have negative implications to the economy , How ? People will stop buying mazoe because of the cost , production will go down because of a decline in demand , employees will be laid off because production will be low , the amount of tax to the government will be reduced , Unemplyment rate will be high. Ngaataure sa Economic Analyst not kunge maface epama Bridge

[@henriettanatashambiza3960]

I've tasted the Mazoe produced in Zambia, it's nothing compared to the one produced in Zim, even the bottles are different

[@TheFeedZW]

Interesting! What do you think is causing the difference?

[@user-je7mn3et6n]

Thatz Zim prices can be changed anytime

[@NgwendeNgwende-cm2ps]

A youtuber who dont sugarcoat things

[@MrMusaton]

It's not climate change. Has the production methods improved? From just eye view they haven't put much efficiencies there. Also heavy taxation is too much in Zimbabwe.

[@kiwigirl359]

Regai timwe hedu oros yakachipa

[@tapiwanyazika2441]

Lady talking through her nose.

[@EnosHakoola]

Well I can't believe I just watched a documentary about Mazoe lol

[@TheFeedZW]

Lol hope you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching

[@morgannkomo6936]

Please make your videos downloadable

[@TheFeedZW]

We will put this into consideration, thank you for watching