ECONOMIST Dr Lubinda Haabazoka says the 2024/2025 maize bumper harvest is a win for Zambia’s economy, food systems, and regional influence. On Thursday, ZAMSTATs announced that the country was expected to harvest about 3,655,645 tonnes of maize this year, compared to 1.5 million in 2024. In an interview, Friday, Haabazoka said the projected harvest had the potential to generate valuable foreign exchange, helping to stabilise the Kwacha and contribute to a healthier balance of payments. “The announcement that Zambia is projected to harvest over 3.6 million metric tonnes of maize in the 2024/2025 farming season is a positive and timely development that reflects the resilience and potential of our agricultural sector. This bumper harvest, coupled with a national maize surplus...