Malawi condemns hoarding of staple maize

MCP Accused of Hoarding Maize as Malawians Suffer Hunger

Government Moves to Import from Zambia By Suleman Chitera As hunger continues to threaten millions of Malawians, concerns are growing that some opposition politicians — particularly those aligned with the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) — are allegedly hoarding maize to create artificial shortages and sell it later at exorbitant prices. For decades, Malawi’s Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (ADMARC) has played a crucial role in ens…

Malawi condemns hoarding of staple maize

from MAVHUTO BANDA in Lilongwe, MalawiMalawi BureauLILONGWE, (CAJ News) – PRESIDENT Peter Mutharika has denounced the practice of maize hoarding by some Malawians, which he said was driving up prices and exploits vulnerable citizens. The condemnation comes amid shortages of the staple grain but which he said his new government was addressing. “Let us love our country. Let’s not only think about the Kwacha while our brothers and sisters are dying…