GMB opens 50 agro-outlets

LIVINGSTONE MARUFU

The Grain Marketing Board (GMB) has opened 50 agro-outlets, primarily in rural and peri-urban areas, as part of the government’s effort to stabilise prices of basic commodities, a Cabinet minister has said.

The goal is to make basic goods easily accessible and reasonably priced.

The move coincides with a fresh wave of price increases across the country.

The commodities sold at these agro-shops include mealie-meal, sugar, rice, salt, flour, soap and cooking oil.

The latest development was confirmed by Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister  Dr Jenfan Muswere.

“The Grain Marketing Board is now operating 50 Agro-shops, supported by 12 hammer mills mostly in rural areas and peri-urban depots as part of the government price stabilisation thrust, and to enhance product availability, accessibility and affordability. Silo Foods’ complementary products include coffee, bran, dried kapenta, flour, grits, maize-meal, salt, silo samp and traditional mealie-meal,” Dr Muswere said.