[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Diamond Media [@diamondtvzambia](/creator/twitter/diamondtvzambia) on x 112.8K followers Created: 2025-07-18 11:43:33 UTC GOVT DISPUTES FRA CLAIMS OF CONGO MAIZE EXPORT DEAL By Prudence Chota The Ministry of Agriculture has dismissed claims by the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) that Zambia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to export one million tonnes of maize and mealie meal. Contrary to statements made by FRA Board Chairperson Suresh Desai on Thursday, 17th July 2025, Acting Minister of Agriculture, Minister Peter Kapala has clarified that no such agreement has been signed. He has emphasized that while Zambia has received several export enquiries from the DRC and other neighbouring countries, discussions remain at the negotiation stage. Mr. Kapala has explained that Zambia has recorded a bumper maize harvest, estimated at a record XXXXXXXXX metric tonnes. With an additional carryover stock of XXXXXXX metric tonnes, the total available maize stands at XXXXXXXXX metric tonnes. He noted that the country's projected national maize requirement, covering human consumption, industrial use, and strategic reserves, is XXXXXXXXX metric tonnes, leaving a surplus of XXXXXXX metric tonnes. However, he has emphasized that the surplus does not automatically translate into immediate exports. He says the government's priority remains securing national food security by first meeting the Food Reserve Agency’s target for strategic reserves. #NewsOnTheGo  XXXXX engagements  **Related Topics** [zambia](/topic/zambia) [congo](/topic/congo) [fra](/topic/fra) [Post Link](https://x.com/diamondtvzambia/status/1946173998070424058)
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Created: 2025-07-18 11:43:33 UTC
GOVT DISPUTES FRA CLAIMS OF CONGO MAIZE EXPORT DEAL
By Prudence Chota
The Ministry of Agriculture has dismissed claims by the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) that Zambia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to export one million tonnes of maize and mealie meal.
Contrary to statements made by FRA Board Chairperson Suresh Desai on Thursday, 17th July 2025, Acting Minister of Agriculture, Minister Peter Kapala has clarified that no such agreement has been signed.
He has emphasized that while Zambia has received several export enquiries from the DRC and other neighbouring countries, discussions remain at the negotiation stage.
Mr. Kapala has explained that Zambia has recorded a bumper maize harvest, estimated at a record XXXXXXXXX metric tonnes.
With an additional carryover stock of XXXXXXX metric tonnes, the total available maize stands at XXXXXXXXX metric tonnes.
He noted that the country's projected national maize requirement, covering human consumption, industrial use, and strategic reserves, is XXXXXXXXX metric tonnes, leaving a surplus of XXXXXXX metric tonnes.
However, he has emphasized that the surplus does not automatically translate into immediate exports.
He says the government's priority remains securing national food security by first meeting the Food Reserve Agency’s target for strategic reserves.
#NewsOnTheGo
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