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.
