War vets get maize tender

The government has reportedly awarded the War Veterans ministry a tender to supply 100 000 tonnes of maize to the Grain Marketing Board.

War veterans minister Tshinga Dube told NewsDay Weekender that his ministry was venturing into business to “reduce over-reliance on government” as Treasury continues to struggle with dwindling revenues.

“Our people are in Zambia right now to finalise the deal that will see us bring in the first 10 000 tonnes this week.

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