Potato diplomacy as Malta seeks new era of Namibian relations

Potatoes are seen for sale on a fruit and vegetable stall. August 7, 2019. [Photo:Reuters]

Malta is donating 500 tonnes of potatoes to Namibia under its overseas aid programme in an effort to open a new chapter in relations between the two countries.

Maltese farmers had expected to export the potatoes to the Netherlands, but a drop in demand there because of the coronavirus crisis mean they were no longer required.