Zimbabwe: Millers assure nation of adequate maize meal

Published 2024년 1월 6일

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Grain millers in Zimbabwe have committed to ensuring adequate maize meal supply across the country. The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has engaged with stakeholders to ensure the availability of basic commodities at affordable prices, particularly maize meal, the country's staple food. Government officials have assured the public that there is enough grain stock to last close to a year and that private players have imported a significant amount of grain to supplement local production.

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Source: Millers assure nation of adequate maize meal | The Herald (Top Stories) THE country’s Grain millers have given assurances of adequate maize meal throughout the country, a Cabinet Minister has said. Industry and Commerce Minister, Dr Sithembiso Nyoni said Government had been involved in robust engagements with manufacturers, retailers and other stakeholders to ensure availability of basic commodities at affordable prices. Among the stakeholders is the Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe, which is key in the supply of maize meal, the country’s staple food. “In an effort to enhance consumer welfare, the Ministry continues to monitor the prices and availability of 14 basic commodities which are cooking oil, mealie-meal, bathing soap, beef, bread, chicken, eggs, flour, fresh milk, laundry soap, rice, salt, sugar, and washing powder,” Minister Nyoni said. “The aim is to ensure that the consumer has access to basic products at affordable prices. The Ministry of Industry and ...

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