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
Millers, bakers cry foul over grain, oilseeds levies
GMAZ and NBAZ project that a 10kg bag of roller meal would rise from US$4,60 to US$5,20 — a 13% increase — while bread could reach at least US$1,15 per loaf.
By Silas Nkala
Jun. 5, 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
Govt’s grain levy strategy gains legal and economic backing
Legal experts say the association’s position is fundamentally flawed both in law and policy.
By Staff Reporter
May. 28, 2026
Grain millers issue final demand over 'illegal' levies
According to the millers' "scientific computations" the levies will spike basic commodity prices by between 13% and 18%
By Staff Reporter
May. 27, 2026
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
GMAZ southern region vice-chair Mthokozisi Sibanda
Sibanda called on the government to introduce policies to protect the grain milling industry from foreign dominance.
By Admin
Jul. 3, 2025
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
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
