The Zambian government has released K115 million to salvage more than 80 000 tons of maize that transporters refuse to ferry because of money owed to them. Concerns about possible damage to the crop are escalating, after the Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD) forecast heavy rains for this weekend. “The money…
There is growing concern that rain will soak more than 80 000 tons of maize, while a payment stand-off between transporters and the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) continues. The FRA owes transporters K200 million. They have since parked their trucks, demanding payment. “We are particularly troubled by reports of transporters…
Debt of K200 million owed by the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) to transporters has crippled maize haulage in parts of Zambia, raising concerns about securing the country’s grain reserve before the rain starts. FRA also owes farmers K370 million for the maize it has so far bought. “I can assure…
Mukula traders, reeling from the adverse effects of the moratorium on the export of the sought-after timber species, have dragged the Zambian government to court. Government last month imposed an export ban on several species, including Mukula, to curb illegal harvest and trade. The legal action comes only days after…
Zambian officials continue to tighten the screws on the illegal trade in Mukula and consequently impounded a number of trucks, the Republikein reports. Charity Mwiya, manager of member services at the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI), said officials prevented six trucks with Namibian registrations to leave the country.…
Wisdom Mababe the owner-manager of Mababe Farms, runs a mixed farming operation, in the Mumbwa district of Central Province where he farms maize, soya beans, and cattle. Wisdom shared his story and his insight into farming methods with Africanfarming.com. Get the business model right before the plough goes into the…
Zambian farmers use sustainable energy models, like the bicycle, to transport produce, even though most of them own some form of utility vehicle. Jasper Raats, South African agricultural journalist, who is used to South African farmers driving everywhere in their bakkies, recently travelled through Zambia and was pleasantly suprised: “In…
