Zambian government restricts imports of ware potatoes and onions

The Zambian government has imposed a restriction on the import of onions and ware potatoes into the country. In a letter dated February 8, from Songawayo Zyambo, Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, to Kingsley Chanda, Commissioner General of the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA), Zyambo stated that the country can currently meet its demand for the two commodities . "I would like to point out that, after consulting stakeholders, the Department of Agriculture has restricted imports of onions and ware potatoes. This is in line with the Presidential Directive to prioritize and promote the consumption of locally grown vegetables and potatoes. In addition, the information ...