Millers urged to utilise Zambia export opportunity

Source: Millers urged to utilise Zambia export opportunity | Sunday News (Business) Judith Phiri, Business Reporter THE Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) has said local millers can utilise the opportunity that has arisen to supply mealie meal to Zambia which is currently facing an overwhelming demand. According to an article published by Lusaka Times on 05 April, Zambia is experiencing a mealie meal shortage, which has prompted the government to take action. “The Zambia Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) is urging its members to take advantage of the government’s move to allow the importation of mealie meal and to utilise the quickened process related to the acquisition of import permits. This will help avert the situation and satisfy the overwhelming demand for mealie meal in the country.” In an interview, GMAZ chairperson Mr Tafadzwa Musarara said this was an opportunity for local millers. “This provides our local millers an opportunity to supply maize meal to ...