Maize prices have been rising steadily in the country for the past five years, reaching a record K19,500 per 50 kilogramme (kg) in some parts. Ironically, prices of the Malawi’s staple commodity continue to rise despite the country being off the lean season. Figures from the International Food Policy Research Institute (Ifpri) show that, in …
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