Zambia announces restrictions on maize exports


  • World
  • Wednesday, 21 Feb 2024

LUSAKA, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- The Zambian government on Tuesday announced a restriction on the export of maize and mealie meal due to a prolonged dry spell that could affect the harvest.

Minister of Agriculture Reuben Phiri said the restriction will only be lifted after a careful assessment of the next harvest.

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