Mealie meal export is on course in Zambia

Published Jul 26, 2021

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The Millers Association of Zambia (MAZ) has announced that the exportation of mealie meal, made from their own maize, is going smoothly following a 20 percent produce exporting rights granted to them by the government earlier this year. MAZ President Andrew Chintala stated that all procedures put in place are effective and have led to a rise in cash flow in the crop sector, resulting in a significant reduction in the price of mealie meal in the country. The association is committed to continuing this process and to expand the exportation to include other products after discussions with the government.

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The Millers Association of Zambia (MAZ) has revealed that the exportation of mealie meal which is ground from millers’ own maize is going on well. Early this year, government gave MAZ a 20 percent produce exporting rights, which authorized millers to export 20 percent of their produce. Millers Association of Zambia (MAZ) president Andrew Chintala said in Lusaka today that the association was on course with the exportation of mealie meal. Mr. Chintala said all modalities that were put in place have been very effective hence allowing the exportation of mealie meal to progress smoothly. He has since reaffirmed the association’s commitment to ensure that the exportation process is carried out well with strict adherence to the 20 percent threshold. “The cash flow in the crop sector has been on the rise. That has been brought about by the 20 percent exporting rights that were given, therefore ensuring that the prices of mealie meal in the country reduce drastically and ensure that every ...

Source: Lusakatimes