ZNS impounds trucks loaded with maize, forces owners to sell to APG Milling

THE Zambia National Service (ZNS) has been accused of impounding trucks laden with maize and are allegedly forcing the grain traders to sell their commodity to preferred milling companies in Lusaka.

About eight trucks laden with maize have so far been impounded and the grain traders are being forced to specifically sell their maize to APG milling which is offering a price much lower than the standard rate.

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