Zambia has long been described as a country with the potential to become a regional food basket. It has land, water, farmers, processors, and a strategic location near major food-deficit markets. In good seasons, the country can produce sizable maize surpluses. Its soybean sector is also increasingly important, not only for grain exports, but also for feed, edible oil, livestock value chains and agro-processing.
ZAMBIA’S AGRICULTURAL TRADE IN THE AFCFTA ERA: WHY POLICY PREDICTABILITY MATTERS FOR MARKET CONFIDENCE
On 24 March 2026, Indaba Agricultural Policy Research Institute (IAPRI), a member centre of the Africa Network of Agricultural Policy Research Institutes (ANAPRI), convened a high-level stakeholder dialogue in Lusaka to examine Zambia’s agricultural trade policy environment at a critical moment for the country’s food system. The convening, held under the theme Zambia’s Agricultural Trade in the AfCFTA Era: A Dialogue on Agricultural Trade Policy Predictability and Market Confidence, brought together policymakers, private sector actors, farmer organisations, and regional partners to reflect on how Zambia can better align domestic market policies with emerging regional trade opportunities.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE ANAPRI CONFERENCE 2023
The just concluded ANAPRI Conference, held from the 14th to the 16th of November, 2023, at the Elephant Hills Resort in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, was a resounding success, bringing together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to deliberate on crucial issues facing the food system in Africa. The three-day event featured a diverse range of sessions, discussions, and celebrations that encapsulated the spirit of collaboration, innovation, and progress.
ADVANCING DEVELOPMENT THROUGH RECOGNIZING RESEARCH AS A PUBLIC GOOD: INSIGHTS FROM THE 9TH AFRICA THINK TANK SUMMIT
The 9th Africa Think Tank Summit, organized by the Africa Capacity Building Foundation in collaboration with the Africa Network of Agricultural Policy Research Institutes (ANAPRI), took place from 8 to 10 November 2023 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Lusaka, Zambia.
Research and Development are key to Resilient Food Systems in Africa
By Lulama Ndibongo Traub, Thomas Jayne & Wandile Sihlobo. This article was first published on The Conversation on August 1st 2021 What will it take to build sustainable, resilient food systems in African countries? This was among the questions considered at the 2021 United Nations Food Systems Pre-Summit in late July. The summit, the first of its kind in this century, …
Zambian Government Celebrates ANAPRI’s Senior Program Coordinator
The Zambian Ministry of Gender celebrated Dr. Nalishebo Meebelo-ANAPRI’s Senior Program Coordinator during the March 8th 2021 International Women’s Day Celebrations for her excellent contribution in promoting agricultural development across Africa. Below is her video profile by the Zambian Ministry of Gender.
Zambia Lifts Costly Maize Export Ban
By Jeff Kapembwa. March 11, 2019. This story was originally posted in The Southern Times. Zambia has rescinded restrictions imposed on the export of maize and mealie-meal to neighbouring countries, a decision that cost the Southern African state over US$1 billion in revenue in recent years. According to agriculture minister Michael Katambo, the Government decided to lift the ban after …
Cassava farming is rapidly expanding in Zambia
Lusaka Times. 8 March 2018. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in partnership with Indaba Agriculture Policy Research Institute (IAPRI) has created renewed political and social interest in the cassava value chain. Speaking at a workshop held in Lusaka, Ministry of Agriculture Permanent Secretary Julius Shawa said cassava is an important crop grown after maize by over 500,000 small scale …
IAPRI urges Govt to commit full roll-out of electronic voucher
By Kelly Njombo. May 30, 2017 — Zambia Daily Mail. THE Indaba Agricultural Policy and Research Institute (IAPRI) has called on Government to make funds available on time for the full roll-out of the electronic-voucher system in the 2017/18 farming season to ensure farmers redeem agro inputs timely. IAPRI says Government needs to address key challenges faced during the pilot …
Zambia Tries New Way to Beat Drought: Solar Grain Mills
Voice of America, January 17, 2017 LUSAKA — For Inonge Imutowana, buying food for her family of six is becoming increasingly costly. On the outskirts of the capital, a 25-kilo bag of staple mealie meal that cost 65 kwacha a year ago now is selling for 140 kwacha ($14). Across Zambia, drought that swept across the region last year, leading to …
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