Cinqite

Cinqite is a prominent brand of carbonated soft drinks specifically tailored for the market in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is widely recognized for its variety of fruit-flavored sodas, including orange, lemon, and grenadine, which serve as popular local alternatives to international beverage brands.

The brand is manufactured and distributed by Brasimba, one of the largest and oldest brewing and bottling companies in Central Africa. While many beverage brands in the region are licensed from global conglomerates, Cinqite is a local staple that has been produced in the DRC for decades, benefiting from Brasimba's extensive manufacturing infrastructure in cities like Lubumbashi and Beni.

Today, the brand falls under the umbrella of the Castel Group, a French multinational that acquired Brasimba. This ownership structure places Cinqite within a massive international portfolio of beers and soft drinks, though the brand maintains its distinct local identity and remains primarily available within the Congolese borders.