Maizegate Scandal - Malawians Mount Pressure on President

A commission of inquiry has found Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development George Chaponda has a case to answer on allegations of buying maize at U.S.$34,5 million from a Zambian company instead of buying it at U.S.$21.5 million directly from the Zambian government.

A farmer prepares maize for sale (file photo).

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