CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says an investigation has confirmed that there is no GMO mealie meal on the Zambian market, and that statements and assertions that President Hakainde Hichilema is feeding citizens with the same are untrue. And Mweetwa says government is aware of mealie shortages in Chililabombwe District and has since directed ZNS and allied millers to increase production in order to address the challenge. Meanwhile, Home Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu says it is unfortunate that officers at Chirundu border are facilitating the smuggling of mealie meal. Addressing the media at Kasumbalesa border yesterday, Mweetwa said there was no GMO mealie meal on the Zambian market. “…there is no evidence whatsoever that GMO mealie meal...

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