High Court Throws Out Musarara’s Bid to Halt Import Levies 

Authorities say approximately US$5.7 million has already been raised through the levy framework, with part of the funds being channelled towards irrigation projects across several provinces. 
By Staff Reporter Jun. 8, 2026

Indigenous Millers Urge Govt to Stand Firm on Grain Levies 

One senior legal expert familiar with the legislation said the Act explicitly authorises Government to collect levies in pursuit of agricultural development and food security objectives.   
By Staff Reporter Jun. 4, 2026

Treasury Backs Grain Levy Framework as GMAZ Court Challenge Falters

In the letter, Treasury acknowledged recommendations arising from a Joint Technical Committee co-chaired by deputy ministers from the Finance and Agriculture ministries.
By Staff Reporter Jun. 2, 2026

Shortage of mealie-meal looms

Moyo said the government should revert to the old system of allowing producers to create competition among the millers, which would push the price of mealie-meal down.
By Nizbert Moyo Sep. 16, 2025

ZMX, GMAZ partner to transform Zim’s grain marketing system

These forward contracts reduce the pressure for upfront payments by allowing delivery in smaller, manageable tranches aligned with processing needs.
By Ashton Ndakusiya and Concilia Mupezeni Jul. 10, 2025

Millers in Brazil to source yellow maize

Those in the urban areas will benefit from cash transfers to cater for their mealie-meal requirements as part of efforts to prevent hunger-related deaths.
By Priviledge Gumbodete May. 16, 2024

A bleak outlook

The Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) said this week that it anticipates importing one million tonnes of grain between now and March 2025 to prevent drought-induced hunger.
By Newsday Mar. 2, 2024

Declare drought a national disaster: MP

Government has said no one will starve, but critics insist that authorities cannot be trusted, having been exposed before for lying about the hunger situation and available grain stocks.
By Silas Nkala and Patricia Sibanda Feb. 29, 2024

GMAZ targets 1 million grain imports

Grain Marketing Board (GMB) officials recently said the country was left with four months grain supply highlighting the dire food situation during the El Nino-induced drought.
By Harriet Chikandiwa Feb. 28, 2024