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El Niño Could Push Up Food Prices in Southern Africa

Bloomberg Markets Sunday 27 September 2026, 05:01 UTC 1 min read
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Sep 27th, 2026 El Niño Could Push Up Food Prices in Southern Africa Absa AgriBusiness agricultural economist Zama Sangweni says El Niño could reduce summer crop yields and put upward pressure on food prices. She explains how more severe weather could also reshape regional trade and why countries including Zambia may be especially exposed through agriculture, employment and hydropower.

Sep 27th, 2026 El Niño Could Push Up Food Prices in Southern Africa Absa AgriBusiness agricultural economist Zama Sangweni says El Niño could reduce summer crop yields and put upward pressure on food prices. She explains how more severe weather could also reshape regional trade and why countries including Zambia may be especially exposed through agriculture, employment and hydropower.
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