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Zambia To Restrict Its Maize Exports Amid Record Drought

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  Zambia is the leading maize producer and exporter in the African continent. Eastern African nations are highly dependent on Zambia's maize exports to their country to overcome food security. But the country is reviving from the severe droughts. Also, the rainfall is not plenty enough to support good harvests. Keeping these things in mind and to avoid any food shortage, Zambia has planned to restrict its maize exports. Zambia’s maize reserves are just sufficient to fulfil its people till next harvesting period. Although, this may affect its neighbouring countries. Till now, Zambia has over 300,000 metric tonnes of maize reserves. Zambia import export data shows that Zambia’s maize top importers are Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Kenya, Malawi, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Congo, Mozambique and Congo. South Africa, which is the major food supplier for Africa, has asked for maize imports from Zambia. The demand from Kenya was also neglected by Zambia to support the domestic market. Accord...