PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has cautioned farmers against selling their produce to “briefcase buyers” with unfair prices. The Head of State says farmers must protect their harvest for national food security and reserve the surplus for export to earn the much needed foreign exchange. In a statement issued by State House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka, President Hichilema urged farmers to take additional precautions to secure their harvests. He reaffirmed government’s commitment to helping farmers receive fair value for their labour and produce. “As the nation enters the harvest period, President Hakainde Hichilema has called on farmers to safeguard and protect their crops. The Head of State has expressed gratitude to farmers for their dedication, resilience, and unwavering commitment to their...
