Zambia Denounces Forged Letter Claiming End of Maize Deal with Malawi

The Zambian government has reaffirmed that the maize export agreement with Malawi remains in force, highlighting ongoing cooperation and regional solidarity between the two nations.

This assurance was made by Cornelius Mweetwa, Minister of Information and Media and Chief Government Spokesperson, in a statement dated November 11, 2025.

Mweetwa said the government is deeply concerned about a forged letter falsely attributed to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mulambo Haimbe.

He also dismissed a fake report allegedly published by the Daily Nation newspaper claiming that Zambia had cancelled the maize export deal with Malawi.

Mweetwa clarified that maize trade issues fall under the Ministry of Agriculture, not the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

The government described the false letter and report as acts of deliberate misinformation and negative propaganda.

“The public is also reminded that Zambia has clear laws governing the abuse of cyberspace,” the statement read. “Those found spreading false information will be dealt with in accordance with the law.”