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Grain millers rule out food shortages in Zimbabwe
09 May 2016 at 11:18hrs | Views
THE Grain Millers' Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) officials have said there would be no grain shortages in the country.
They said to date
160 000 metric tonnes of maize has been imported.
A further 250 000 metric tonnes is due in the next 90 days.
According to NewsDay, GMAZ president Tafadzwa Musarara said the millers' importation programme commenced in mid-February 2016 after players obtained import permits.
"To date, we have imported 160 000 metric tonnes of maize and are expecting to get additional 250 000 metric tonnes in the next 90 days.
"Part of that future consignment is now in the high seas, in transit to Zimbabwe," he said.
"In this regard, given the manifestation of our import plans so far, I am confident that there will not be any shortage.
"GMAZ is ready to supply more than adequate stocks to the commercial sector," he said.
They said to date
160 000 metric tonnes of maize has been imported.
A further 250 000 metric tonnes is due in the next 90 days.
According to NewsDay, GMAZ president Tafadzwa Musarara said the millers' importation programme commenced in mid-February 2016 after players obtained import permits.
"To date, we have imported 160 000 metric tonnes of maize and are expecting to get additional 250 000 metric tonnes in the next 90 days.
"Part of that future consignment is now in the high seas, in transit to Zimbabwe," he said.
"In this regard, given the manifestation of our import plans so far, I am confident that there will not be any shortage.
"GMAZ is ready to supply more than adequate stocks to the commercial sector," he said.
Source - NewsDay
