Online Reporter
Theseus Shambare
THE historic 2025 wheat harvest has been confirmed as adequate to meet the country’s growing consumption needs, with millers and Government declaring the crop sufficient to stabilise bread prices, guarantee supplies and sustain an expanding wheat-based food sector.
The record output of more than 640 000 tonnes and the highest since independence, allows the nation to fully meet its annual requirements and positions Zimbabwe among Africa’s leading wheat producers.
In a statement yesterday, the Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) said the harvest “is sufficient to cover local wheat requirements”, ensuring steady availability of bread, flour and confectioneries.
GMAZ national chairman, Mr Tafadzwa Musarara, said: “This positive development guarantees bread and all confectionery supplies at stabilised prices.”
Millers have begun receiving large volumes of grain, signalling strong supply across the value chain.
Champion Foods marketing manager Mr Sheunopa Ruwanza said the harvest had exceeded expectations.
“We are extremely pleased with how farmers have performed this season. Huge volumes of grain are being delivered to our depots.
“We are offering competitive prices to ensure continuous uptake and we expect this abundance to translate into better-quality end products and fairer pricing for consumers.”
Mega Market managing director Mr Shiraan Ahmed said flour and bread prices will remain stable, citing recent regulatory clarity.
“The Agricultural Marketing Authority has clarified that the US$10 per tonne levy under Statutory Instrument 87 of 2025 applies only to maize imports, not wheat.
“That assurance has removed any fears of upward price movements.”
