By NOEL IYOMBWA and JOHN KOMBEIT is disappointing that the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries has continued defying a presidential directive not to allow the importation of agricultural products that are readily available in the country, Zambia National Farmers Union President Jervis Zimba has said.In an interview, Mr. Zimba said that they are disappointed that despite the directive by President Edgar Lungu, the ministry responsible has failed to implement the directive.He disclosed that the revelation that Master Pork has continued importing pork from South Africa should be investigated.Mr. Zimba said that the company is importing from other countries when the sector is gaining momentum.However, Master Pork Managing Director, Walter Roodt denied importing any pork.And Mr Zimba said that the government should get on top of the matter and that those behind it should be brought to book.Mr. Zimba said that President Lungu made it clear that such products should not be imported but that some […]
PROBE PORK IMPORTS, GOVT URGED
