Government has dismissed as false and malicious reports circulating on social media claiming that Zambia has terminated its maize export deal with Malawi due to payment issues.
Government Chief Spokesman, Cornelius Mweetwa, said the purported letter and accompanying claims are a product of deliberate misinformation and negative propaganda.
This is according to a statement released to the media in Lusaka yesterday.
Mr Mweetwa, who is also Minister of Information and Media, explained that the maize export arrangement between Zambia and Malawi remains intact.
He said both governments continue to engage in a spirit of mutual cooperation and regional solidarity.
He clarified that issues regarding the buying and selling of maize fall under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Agriculture, not the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
“Government has urged the public to exercise caution and verify the authenticity of information circulating on social media before accepting or sharing it, warning that those found spreading false information will be dealt with in accordance with the law,” he said
He added that the government remains committed to transparency, regional collaboration, and the promotion of food security within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.
