THE Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) has expressed concern over the recent decision by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to impose a 12-month ban on the importation of lime, beer and soft drinks. The association laments that the sudden cessation of imports will disrupt established supply chains, leading to potential revenue losses and closure of operations that were heavily dependent on the DRC market. On Saturday, government said it was engaging the DRC on its recent announcement that it would not be allowing some Zambian products into that country. Government also disclosed that it had temporarily closed down all the three access borders with the DRC on the Copperbelt owing to the protests taking place in that country. In...