Maize Shortage Forces Mass Mill Shutdowns in Bulawayo

Blue Ribbon and 23 other millers have ceased operations in Bulawayo, citing a severe shortage of locally produced maize for the southern region. The Grain Millers Association has formally notified the ministries of industry and agriculture, exposing a widening food supply crisis. The closures threaten to deepen regional dependency. They also risk fuel price spikes. This comes amid government inaction.