Zambia’s trade volumes to the Great Lakes Region have increased to more than 15 000 tons, following the decision to lift the maize export ban, says Zambian Minister of Transport and Communications Brian Mushimba. The minister says the modernisation of Mpulungu Port, the gateway to the region, will further bolster…
According to logistics, South African maize exports are doing well this month. However, it is problematic that there is not enough orders, said Hampie Lourens, Managing Director of South African Bulk Terminals, which handles most of the country’s exports. “The prices are too high to get greater exports and the…
The grain industry will meet with stakeholders to make export channels as accessible as possible. This in light of the staggering 4 million tons of maize South Africa expects to export this season to end at a normal stock levels. The meeting with relevant stakeholders will take place on June…
The Zambian government has allowed local grain traders to export maize to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in spite of the country’s moratorium on grain exports. Government spokesperson Kampamba Mulenga, who is also minister of information, said the decision arose because of great need in the DRC. “Being food…
