Namhla Landani – The Conversation

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March 18, 2025

High soybean prices in Zambia and Malawi may make chicken costly too: lack of competition is to blame

Arthur Khomotso Mahuma, University of Johannesburg and Namhla Landani, University of Johannesburg

Competition issues are at the heart of the surge in prices and low production in Malawi and Zambia.

Maize is the leading staple food in east and southern Africa. Getty Images

August 25, 2024

Maize prices in Kenya and Malawi have soared, but Tanzania’s haven’t: economists explain why

Namhla Landani, University of Johannesburg and Arthur Khomotso Mahuma, University of Johannesburg

Kenyans and Malawians are paying high prices for maize: regional markets aren’t working well.

A field of dying maize plants in southern Malawi during 2016’s severe drought caused by El Nino. Getty Images

March 18, 2024

Malawi and maize: prices have spiked on the back of bad weather and trade bans

Simon Roberts, University of Johannesburg; Namhla Landani, University of Johannesburg, and Olwethu Shedi, University of Johannesburg

Approximately 22% of Malawians are food insecure, partly because of the poor maize harvest in 2023.

Agricultural commodity prices spiked after cyclone Kenneth had hit northern Mozambique in 2019. Getty Images

September 14, 2021

African farmers and agribusinesses need fair access to markets in face of climate change

Grace Nsomba, University of Johannesburg; Simon Roberts, University of Johannesburg; Namhla Landani, University of Johannesburg, and Ntombifuthi Tshabalala, University of Johannesburg

Small and medium-scale farmers and agri-businesses in Southern and Eastern Africa, which are at the heart of inclusive food value chains, are not receiving fair prices for their produce.

Small and medium enterprises could use technology to take advantage of the growing global demand for fruit. Shutterstock

February 15, 2021

Technology and supermarket chains can help strengthen southern Africa’s food systems

Thando Vilakazi, University of Johannesburg and Namhla Landani, University of Johannesburg

New technologies and supermarket supplier development programmes can help integrate small agro businesses into local and global value chains.

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September 2, 2020

Small and medium growers and innovation are key to South Africa’s citrus export growth

Simon Roberts, University of Johannesburg; Namhla Landani, University of Johannesburg, and Shingie Chisoro, University of Johannesburg

Collective action by the industry and government is key to unlocking opportunities for small and medium-sized citrus growers.

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