Zambia Seen Reaping Record Corn Harvest, Bringing Gains and Risk

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Zambia’s staple corn harvest will exceed 4.1 million tons this year, according to the country’s millers association, a second straight record that could help cool inflation but also poses fiscal risks.

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Original article published by Bloomberg on May 18, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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