By Jones Gadama
Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon. Eng. Vitumbiko A.Z. Mumba, held a productive meeting with Her Excellency Dr. Nancy Saungweme, Ambassador of Zimbabwe to Malawi and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps.
During the meeting, Minister Mumba explained the prohibition notice issued by the Ministry, clarifying that maize is not among the prohibited commodities.
The Minister took the opportunity to request Dr. Saungweme, in her capacity as Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, to facilitate a meeting with all Ambassadors accredited to Malawi. The proposed meeting aims to discuss the prohibition notice and provide clarity on the government’s position.
The Ministry has been working to address concerns and misconceptions surrounding the prohibition notice.
By engaging with the diplomatic community, the Minister hopes to ensure that all stakeholders are well-informed about the government’s policies and decisions.
The meeting between Minister Mumba and Dr. Saungweme demonstrates the government’s commitment to transparency and cooperation with the international community. Further developments on the proposed meeting with Ambassadors will be shared in due course.
