The government has officially lifted the ban on the movement of live animals, animal products, by-products, and wildlife from districts in Southern and Western Provinces that were previously impacted by the anthrax outbreak. This decision marks a crucial step towards normalizing economic activities in affected regions.
The government has granted permission for the free movement of animals in and out of specific districts, namely Sinazongwe, Mongu, Nalolo, Sesheke, Senanga, and Sioma. This move is expected to bring relief to stakeholders in the beef industry and, in particular, small-scale farmers who bore the brunt of the ban’s economic impact.
Zambeef Products, a prominent player in the Zambian beef industry, has commended the government for its decision to lift the ban. Ezekiel Sekele, the Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Executive at Zambeef, expressed gratitude for the government’s swift action and its positive implications for the local beef sector.
Sekele highlighted that the lifting of the ban will empower stakeholders in the beef industry, allowing small-scale farmers to resume their business activities. In an interview with ZNBC NEWS, he emphasized that the measures put in place by the government are crucial for ensuring public safety and the well-being of consumers.
“We commend the government for taking steps to address the challenges faced by those in the beef industry. The move will not only revitalize economic activities but also provide much-needed support to small-scale farmers who were adversely affected by the ban,” said Sekele.
He further urged those involved in the meat industry to adhere to regulations and ensure that they possess inspection certificates. Sekele emphasized that only certified meat should be sold to the public, underscoring the importance of maintaining high standards to guarantee the safety of consumers.
As the ban is lifted, stakeholders in the affected regions are optimistic about the positive impact on their livelihoods and the overall recovery of the local beef industry.
You mean HH can now continue selling his Anthrax infected animals to people. He failed to buy vaccines being him an “economist”.
Cows have now more freedom of movement than PF in same districts.
I hope this won’t be another Police Check Pointgate…. remove and reinstall….lift ban reimpose ban.
Kci has information. It is true that hh wants 2 sell his infected animals b4 they perish. I stopped eating from zambeef. I now source from small farms I can trust.
The dimwit Minister is busy scratching his balls thinking it’s a great achievement. The effects of the outbreak are long lasting. Zambian beef and its products won’t enter some markets for a long time. We need to prevent these outbreaks and sustain that for 20yrs then we can say we’ve done something. Now even locals have started to shun beef products. So, pull up your socks
No my friend. The best diet for you are pumpkin leaves and pounded groundnuts. Ifishashi. Very delicious that that dirty meat from Congo and from Zambia