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(LUSAKATIMES) Mealie-meal shortage looms in Mazabuka

Mealie-meal shortage looms in Mazabuka
December 29, 2008

A shortage of mealie-meal is looming in Mazabuka following the shortage of the commodity at Choma Milling depot and some leading super markets in the district. The situation is similar at Mazabuka’s largest market ,Nakambala, where retailers do not have the commodity in stock.

A survey conducted by ZANIS in Mazabuka today revealed that Choma Milling Company, Mazabuka depot, ran out of the commodity four days ago. Milling Depot Manager, Goodson Daka, told ZANIS that his depot ran out of the commodity four days ago because of a shortage of maize in the district.

Mr. Daka, who could not state when the situation would normalize, said only the company top management could answer such queries.

And Bhagoos Group of Companies Director, Suleman Bhagoos, disclosed that his super market has been without mealie-meal for over six days. He urged the millers to quickly address the situation before it degenerates into a crisis.

At Shoprite staff talked to by ZANIS said only a few bags of National Milling brand are in stock. The staff said the quantities in stock will only last for about three days.

But Kapinga Milling Company Manger Grant Mwankontami said his company will offload mealie-meal at its depot tomorrow. Mr. Mwankontami however said his company will only sell a bag to each client. He said the move is aimed at striving to serve as many clients as possible.

ENDS/HC/AM/ZANIS

Labels: HUNGER, INFLATION, MAZABUKA DISTRICT, MEALIE-MEAL, MILLERS

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