AreaZambia

Commodity GroupGrains

CommodityMaize

Date08/07/2019

Policy CategoryConsumption and marketing

Policy InstrumentGovernment procurement

DescriptionIncreased the purchasing price of maize by nearly 50 percent, from ZMW 75 to ZMW 110 per 50 kg bag (from USD 118.6 to USD 173.8 per tonne), with immediate effect and until 31 October 2019.