Grain Millers Want Matinyarare to Prove His Claims
Harare, Zimbabwe – The Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) has extended an invitation to activist Rutendo Matinyarare to present scientific evidence supporting his claims that some local milling products contain cancer and HIV-causing agents.
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This meeting, scheduled for September 17 in Harare, marks a significant development in the ongoing dispute between Matinyarare and Zimbabwe’s milling industry.
Matinyarare, a prominent social media critic, sparked controversy last year by accusing local millers of producing and selling products that he claimed were contributing to serious health issues, including cancer. These allegations were swiftly denied by the industry, leading to legal battles. Courts in both South Africa and Zimbabwe ordered Matinyarare to retract his statements and delete his social media posts—rulings he has yet to comply with.
In a letter to Matinyarare, GMAZ secretary Moses Maunganidze acknowledged the gravity of the allegations, stressing the need for clarity and transparency.
Grain Millers Want Matinyarare to Prove His Claims
Maunganidze wrote: “Our esteemed members have been following your several social media posts on your claim that some local maize meal brands contain cancer-causing agents or substances. Your claims, we respectfully submit, are of great national public health security importance.”
Maunganidze further invited Matinyarare to provide a detailed presentation of his claims, urging the activist to present empirical scientific evidence to substantiate his accusations. “Your presentation will provide an opportunity for our members to receive and thoroughly examine your empirical scientific evidence. We believe that this engagement is in the best interest of consumers who have the right to know,” he added.
Matinyarare’s allegations primarily focus on the alleged contamination of maize meal products, a staple food in Zimbabwe. He has also targeted major companies, including INNSCOR, accusing them of introducing genetically modified organisms (GMOs) into the market without proper safety measures. These claims formed the basis of a legal case in South Africa filed by INNSCOR, which has been closely monitoring Matinyarare’s statements.
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For the milling industry, the event is seen as a chance to debunk the allegations and restore consumer confidence, while Matinyarare will have the platform to substantiate his accusations.
