The import ban on eggs, chickens and their derivatives from neighboring South Africa remains in place. This follows the outbreak of avian flu in that country at the end of October.

The information was given this Thursday by the spokeswoman for the National Inspectorate of Economic Activities at a press conference, as part of the preparations for the inspection of commerce during the festive season.
The import ban on eggs, chickens and their derivatives from neighboring South Africa remains in place. This follows the outbreak of avian flu in that country at the end of October.

The information was given this Thursday by the spokeswoman for the National Inspectorate of Economic Activities at a press conference, as part of the preparations for the inspection of commerce during the festive season.

Leonor Mabutana said that as a result of the inspection work, 14 smuggled boxes containing eggs from South Africa were seized at the Fajardo and Malanga markets in Maputo city.

INAE also said that a total of 45,000 chickens have been incinerated across the country since the outbreak of bird flu.

As for possible price speculation due to this ban, INAE guarantees that the prices of products on the markets will be in line during the festive season.

Leonor Mabutana said that as a result of the inspection work, 14 smuggled boxes containing eggs from South Africa were seized at the Fajardo and Malanga markets in Maputo city.

INAE also said that a total of 45,000 chickens have been incinerated across the country since the outbreak of bird flu.

As for possible price speculation due to this ban, INAE guarantees that the prices of products on the markets will be in line during the festive season.