In a bid to address concerns over maize scarcity in Zambia, Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa has revealed that Tanzania and Uganda have expressed their willingness to export maize to Zambia, citing the nations’ cordial relations.
During a media engagement in Livingstone, Mweetwa, who also serves as the Information and Media Minister, emphasized that there is no need for panic buying of maize as the government is committed to ensuring the commodity remains accessible and affordable in the market.
Mweetwa further disclosed that the Zambian government is set to conduct a crop harvest survey to gauge the maize production levels for the 2023-2024 farming season. This survey, he stressed, is crucial for accurately estimating the required amount of maize to be sourced to guarantee food security in the country.
Additionally, Mweetwa underscored the importance of Zambia transitioning from its dependence on hydroelectricity to embracing solar energy, aligning with broader sustainability goals.
Amidst these developments, Mweetwa assured the public of the government’s commitment to maintaining political stability. He cited the recent commemoration of International Women’s Day as evidence of the country’s inclusive political space, free from violence, contrary to claims made by some political factions.
Encouraging the youth to follow the example set by women in commemorating Youth Day without violence, Mweetwa reiterated the government’s dedication to fostering a peaceful and stable environment for all citizens.
Kuti waseka…mis this something someone can be proud of? Guys you are lucky the USA is behind you. This is nonsense.
tanzanians have already paid for maize in northern and muchinga province even before it harvested. It is this same maize that will be later exported to zambia, OUR OWN MAIZE!!!
MWEETWA go to ISOKA, NAKONDE , KASAMA MPIKA ETC……. TANZANIANS AND KENYANS have bought the maize fields……..
@PILATO….where I come from we call this UKUBUTA.
Thats localised to where u cme frm .its not everywhere.jst as sme pipo practice chitemene or circumcision where they cme frm.dont cover others with practices of where u cme frm. Thats primitve.
@Suwilanji. Exactly what is your point. Why are you people so sensitive over trivial things?
This is a shameless government I have ever seen. Deja Vu: I agree with you uku KUBUTA.
How can you honestly start importing when you had enough to last for more than 3 years
Imwe mwe bantu sometime you should be ashamed of ashamed of yourselves. Our friends needed maize and we decided to help them, Was that demonic? Of course not. If 3 years ago it was known that 2024 would be a drought year, do you think the government would have gone ahead to sell the maize stock? Stop pretending to be intelligent. You are just useless cadres who think using the skull instead of the brain
Now imagine if this was happening during PF rule…..the same Mweetwa and the Supreme leader the Almighty Ayatollah Hakainde Hichilema would have been in the forefront criticizing …Politicians are just full of shiiiit
New dawn no plan ?
You sell and you buy back and of course at a higher price.
If this was happening in PF HH would have reported PF to the international criminal court of justice ( ICJ) for endangering the lives of Zambians…nipano tuli
Is that something to sing about?
Tanzania and Uganda have expressed their willingness to export maize to Zambia, citing the nations’ cordial relations.
Really this minister has nothing to do. He has to create newsworthy items from his head. I guess this was a big headline in DeadNBC
This drought will create a big hole in our national budget.Resources meant for developmental programmes will be diviated to mitigate its effect. We should brace for hard life ahead of us.A lot of products such as maize and power will be imported hence creating a strain on our national treasury.