Zambia Secures 540,000-Tonne Maize Export Deal with Kenya
Zambia is set to export 540,000 metric tons of white maize to Kenya under a new agreement aimed at helping the East African country strengthen its maize supplies following a
South Africa Resumes Major Maize Exports as Record Harvest Drives Agricultural Recovery
South Africa has restarted large-scale maize exports for the first time since December 2023, marking a major milestone for the country’s agricultural sector as it heads toward a record-breaking harvest
South Africa Forecast to Boost Maize Exports to 3 Million Tonnes in 2026/2027 Season
South Africa is expected to significantly increase maize exports during the 2026/2027 marketing season as strong harvests, ample carryover stocks and rising regional demand strengthen the country’s position as Africa’s
South Africa’s Maize Exports Fall Short Despite Record Harvest
South Africa entered the 2025/26 maize marketing season expecting strong export demand after harvesting one of its largest maize crops on record, but weaker buying activity from key Asian markets
Zambia Lifts Maize Export Ban to Boost Farmer Incomes
The Ministry of Agriculture Zambia has announced the lifting of the country’s maize and mealie meal export ban, in a move aimed at improving market access and increasing incomes for
Middle East Conflict Risks Disrupting South Africa’s Agricultural Exports
South Africa’s agricultural export sector, a critical pillar of the country’s economy, faces growing uncertainty as escalating tensions in the Middle East threaten to disrupt global trade routes and market
South Africa’s Maize Exports Slow as Global Supply Weighs on Demand
South Africa’s maize exports remain weak as the 2025/26 marketing year approaches its close in April 2026, raising concerns that the country may fall short of its projected seasonal export
Kenya Issues 30-Day Ultimatum to Maize Hoarders as Government Moves to Safeguard Food Security
By Brandon Moss The Government of Kenya has issued a 30-day ultimatum to traders and individuals hoarding maize stocks, warning that failure to release supplies to the market will trigger
South Africa Raises Maize Export Forecast
By Wandile Sihlobo From the outset of the 2024–25 season, it was clear that South Africa would remain a net exporter of maize, with early indicators pointing to a strong
Zambia’s Maize Export Policy — A Model for Agribusiness-Led Growth
Zambia’s Cabinet has approved the export of 501,620 metric tonnes of surplus maize and mealie meal, following a bumper harvest of 3.7 million tonnes. With domestic needs pegged at 3.5