Farmers, millers feel the heat of flour imports

Industry players reacted angrily to the notification, which was contained in a letter dated November 06 2023.
By Freeman Makopa Nov. 24, 2023

Mealie meal, flour, salt prices slashed

Musarara said the stabilisation of the local currency must show a corresponding decrease in prices of basic commodities.
By Staff Reporter Jul. 23, 2023

Taming macro-economic volatility

Officially, inflation was measured at 86,5% in May 2023, up from 75% recorded in April.
By Zvikomborero Sibanda Jun. 23, 2023

Millers, retailers in stand-off over mealie meal

GMAZ president Tafadzwa Musarara said the large retailers should pay cash upfront or at least cash-on-delivery to enable the millers to remain in operation.
By Business Reporter Jun. 4, 2023

We’re importing over 50 000t of maize monthly to cover local supply: GMAZ

Zimbabwe is among the 19 countries facing severe food shortages this year, according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation.
By Tatenda Manyinyire Feb. 24, 2023

Millers welcome maize import ban

Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe chairperson, Tafadzwa Musarara said the suspension of the import permits would allow fair competition on the market. 
By Tapfumanei Muchabaiwa Nov. 24, 2022

Govnt to decide crops to be planted for Presidential Input Scheme

Government we will arrange that farmers who have delivered a certain crop at GMB will get the same quantity for their consumption.
By Problem Masau Oct. 26, 2022

Maize side marketing threatens food security: Millers

Tafadzwa Musarara said third parties importing maize were now disrupting the contract farming arrangement financed by government.
By Methembe Sibanda Sep. 1, 2022

Zimbabwe millers seek to fend off grain crisis

GMAZ chairman Tafadzwa Musarara told Standardbusiness on Friday that operators were working around the clock to secure raw materials in order to sustain production, supply markets and protect jobs, which have declined to 13 800 workers from about 16 000 a few years ago.

By The Standard Jul. 3, 2022