Musarara Withdraws Legal Bid to Stop Grain Import Levy Framework
The Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ), chaired by suspended ZANU-PF Mazowe District Coordinating Committee (DCC) chairman Tafadzwa Musarara, has withdrawn its High Court
By Staff Reporter
Jun. 16, 2026
Suspended Zanu-PF Chair Musarara Sues Govt, Threatens to Push Bread Prices Above US$1
Musarara, who is also chairman of the Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ), fronted legal proceedings seeking to stop the implementation of Statutory Instrument 87 of 2025.
By Staff Reporter
Jun. 15, 2026
High Court Throws Out Musarara’s Bid to Halt Import Levies
Authorities say approximately US$5.7 million has already been raised through the levy framework, with part of the funds being channelled towards irrigation projects across several provinces.
By Staff Reporter
Jun. 8, 2026
Indigenous Millers Urge Govt to Stand Firm on Grain Levies
One senior legal expert familiar with the legislation said the Act explicitly authorises Government to collect levies in pursuit of agricultural development and food security objectives.
By Staff Reporter
Jun. 4, 2026
Treasury Backs Grain Levy Framework as GMAZ Court Challenge Falters
In the letter, Treasury acknowledged recommendations arising from a Joint Technical Committee co-chaired by deputy ministers from the Finance and Agriculture ministries.
By Staff Reporter
Jun. 2, 2026
Shortage of mealie-meal looms
Moyo said the government should revert to the old system of allowing producers to create competition among the millers, which would push the price of mealie-meal down.
By Nizbert Moyo
Sep. 16, 2025
ZMX, GMAZ partner to transform Zim’s grain marketing system
These forward contracts reduce the pressure for upfront payments by allowing delivery in smaller, manageable tranches aligned with processing needs.
By Ashton Ndakusiya and Concilia Mupezeni
Jul. 10, 2025
Millers in Brazil to source yellow maize
Those in the urban areas will benefit from cash transfers to cater for their mealie-meal requirements as part of efforts to prevent hunger-related deaths.
By Priviledge Gumbodete
May. 16, 2024
El Niño drives Zimbabwean millers to seek Brazilian corn
The association represents the country’s privately owned grain millers who are authorised to import corn.
By Bloomberg News
Apr. 16, 2024
