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Farmers Get Paid Fast, Thanks to FRA | Zambia News
New MP Mathews Mashimamgo is hailing the government’s fast maize payments—farmers now get cash within three days—letting them reinvest and prep for next season. He toured the Mutanda FRA Depot, vowing to fix its concrete slab with community help next year and pushing for more depots to cut travel time. Farmers like Anna Shakopo say they’re no longer stuck waiting hours or overnight at banks, now accessing funds via phone or account. Support programs like FISP are proving vital, with farmers calling for more funding. Mashimamgo plans regular depot visits to hear farmers’ voices firsthand and…
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