GRAIN Traders Association of Zambia (GTAZ) Spokesperson Yotam Mkandawire says the association is projecting to purchase about 600,000 metric tonnes of maize this season. However, Mkandawire says volatile prices and surplus stocks in neighbouring countries are dampening export prospects. According to the crop forecast survey, the country is projecting to have a bumper harvest of 4.9 million metric tonnes of maize. In an interview, Saturday, Mkandawire said the country’s maize is struggling to compete regionally despite a bumper 4.9 million metric tonne harvest, making export plans difficult even after all restrictions were removed by government. He pointed out that Zambia’s maize prices are uncompetitive because most neighbours also had good harvests. “This year we are projecting to purchase around 600,000...