By Almost Maqolo.
HARARE – (News of The South( _
-The Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) has so far managed to import 10 000 metric tonnes of maize from South Africa, with efforts have been made possible by the government.
However, GMAZ said it is waiting for a review of the price of roller meal subsidy from the government. This comes as the association wants to pump the product into the market and hope to improve the supply of the commodity within the next 30 days.
“Millers are currently owed an excess of ZWD120 million by the government in roller subsidy refunds dating back from last December, and this is affecting the constant supply of roller meal. Under normal circumstances, the subsidy payments should come within seven days,” GMAZ said in a statement on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, GMAZ Chairman Tafadzwa Musarara is on a regional and international crusade to engage with grain producers and suppliers so as to intensify grain procurement. GMAZ is complementing government efforts of ensuring food security.
The Coronavirus epidemic has also affected our trips to Asia and related destinations where we intend to procure rice, maize, and wheat.”
GMAZ added that it remains committed to fulfilling its mandate and moral duty of ensuring national food security.
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