SA Welcomes Zimbabwe Grain Import Move

South Africa’s Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen welcomed Zimbabwe’s decision to lift its ban on maize and grain imports, calling it a key step toward regional food security and economic stability. He said the policy shift would help stabilize prices, attract agribusiness investment, and strengthen cooperation across Southern Africa. Zimbabwe’s announcement, formalized under Statutory Instrument 87 of 2025, signals a renewed commitment to open trade and sound economic management.