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Harare / Pretoria, September 2025 — Zimbabwe has reinstated a ban on maize imports, citing a bumper domestic harvest and a desire to protect local farmers. The move has sparked concern and recalibration among South African maize producers and exporters, many of whom have traditionally relied on Zimbabwe as a key market.

Although no official communication has been issued by the Zimbabwean government, recent trade data suggests that the country has resumed maize imports — a move seen as a positive step toward addressing domestic grain shortages.

Industry analysts say that lower Indian rice prices helped the country regain lost market share in many regions and cushioned global food costs for poorer importing countries