The Government has announced the new Cold Storage Company board that is expected to spearhead command livestock programme and improve the national herd particularly in communal areas.

Agriculture, Mechanisation and irrigation Development Minister Dr Joseph Made said the new board included three members from the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) because they had invested in CSC.

“The board is expected to focus on the strategic direction of re-building the national herd so the country could revive its beef export markets particularly in Europe and Asia.

“The new board should pay particular attention to the communal sector, which holds the highest numbers of livestock in terms of the beef sector. Of the 5, 6 million herd of cattle, the biggest number comes from the communal sector.

The board will be chaired by Mrs Sylvia Khumalo Jiyane who is an old board member, deputized by Mr Nemrod Chiminya who is a seasoned technical person and also assist on the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board.

Committee members are Mrs Emily Mumbengegwi, Mr Peter Nyoni, Mrs Cecilia Paradza, Mr Bekhithemba Nkomo, Dr Anxious Masuka, Mrs Rufaro Mazunze, Mr Khodholo Setaboli, Ministry of Agriculture representatives, Dr Unesu Ushewokunze Obatolu and Engineer Reston Muzamhindo.