‘NO SHORTAGE OF BASICS’

Tanaka Mahanya

GOVERNMENT has assured the nation that there are no shortages of basic commodities in the country.

In a statement, Industry and Commerce Minister, Sekai Nzenza, said some suppliers of basic commodities were selling exclusively in foreign currency in violation of the dual currency pricing system adopted by the Government.

“The Ministry is among others mandated to safeguard and promote consumer welfare in the economy.

“Following the observed spike in prices of basic commodities, the Ministry has held frank and fruitful engagements with manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers of basic commodities over the past week in a bid to find a lasting solution to the observed matter.

“All stakeholders concerned are being engaged and are committed to finding a lasting solution to this situation.”

She added:

“The Ministry, in liaison with relevant arms of government, continues to advocate for the availability of foreign currency to productive sectors of the economy and to achieve macro-economic stability.

“We also assure the private sector that issues brought forward in our engagements are being attended to for the benefit of consumers.

“A few manufacturers of basic goods have been observed selling goods that are below the prescribed weight and volume and corrective action will always be taken to protect consumers.”