MINISTER of Defence Ambrose Lufuma says the milling capacity of the Zambia National Service (ZNS) cannot meet the current countrywide demand. Commenting on the concerns over the scarcity of ZNS’ Eagles mealie meal on the market, Lufuma said consumers tend to quickly purchase the product because it is the cheapest on the market. “The milling capacity ZNS possesses cannot meet the current countrywide demand. It would be folly to think otherwise. Indeed, owing to the fact that the Eagles brand mealie meal is the cheapest on the market makes it the most desired. This, unfortunately, is the stark reality we have to deal with. Indeed, whatever is milled and supplied on the market is, at the snap of a finger,...

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