southern africa food insecurity
Zambia’s Maize Boom Exposes Geopolitics Risks?
Yes, Zambia's 2024 maize boom is a geopolitical time bomb, turning a bumper harvest into a diplomatic lever that can destabilize the region. The crop output jumped 28% over 2023, reaching 18.4 million tonnes, enough to satisfy domestic demand and fuel 60,000 tonnes of export orders.