Zim red tape delays aid trucks
05/08/2005 19:41  - (SA)  

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Johannesburg - Three trucks transporting food aid and blankets to Zimbabwe have been delayed in Johannesburg due to outstanding permits, the SA Council of Churches said on Friday.

Spokesperson Ron Steele said that certain health certificates were required by the Zimbabwean government before the trucks would be allowed to cross the border.

The council has to supply a GMO certificate to certify that the maize being exported has not been genetically modified.

"We are also waiting for a letter from the Zimbabwean government granting us a duty permit for the goods and clearance for the vehicles," Steele said.

He said the trucks transporting maize, beans, cooking oil and nearly 5 000 blankets should reach their destination next week.

"As soon as all the paperwork is in order the trucks will be off.

"Hopefully the goods, which are all non-perishables, will reach their destination next week and will be distributed by Christian Care, an NGO working on food relief on behalf of the Zimbabwean Council of Churches," Steele said.

- SAPA

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