Tanzania to supply surplus 500,000 tonnes of maize to DRC
The Democratic Republic of Congo is set to receive some 500,000 tonnes of maize from Tanzania amidst food shortage in the country.
Tanzania decided to sell the bags of cereal to their neighbours after both parties reached an agreement on May 22 in the capital Dodoma.
The National Food Reserve Agency (NRFA) signed the agreement with Quincy Company based in DRC’s Katanga Province.
NFRA’s Executive Director Andrew Komba said the reserve agency can supply surplus food to its neighbours because it has sufficient stock.
The first consignment will consist of 200,000 tonnes of maize, Permanent secretary in Tazania’s Ministry of Agriculture Geral Mweri.
The NFRA has also announced plans to begin the purchase of food, including maize and paddy from farmers starting July 1, coinciding with the beginning of the 2024/2025 financial year, The Citizen confirmed.
