By Petronella Sibeene
WINDHOEK
The closed border period between Namibia and Zambia opened last month with Namibia’s largest miller, Namib Mills importing thousands of tonnes of maize from that country.
It is the first time that Namibia is importing maize from Zambia in huge quantities following Zambia’s bumper harvest last season.
From May to September each year, Namibia suspends imports of crop produce such as maize to enable local millers to purchase and use local produce. The period opens in October.
Frans Meyer, Namib Mills Operations Manager, said, about 800 tonnes of maize were imported from Zambia. The company intends to bring in between 3??????’??