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The in-house analysis desk of The Zambian Economist, an independent publication based in Lusaka covering the Zambian economy, public finance, banking, mining, agriculture and governance. Every figure we publish is attributed to a named primary source and dated, and forecasts are labelled as forecasts. We analyse policies rather than personalities. Our approach is set out in our Editorial Standards and Corrections Policy. Contact: info@zambianeconomist.com.
With K30.6 billion in play and absorption running behind schedule, Kelvin Chisanga asks the question the 2027 budget cycle cannot avoid: is CDF money reaching small farmers and…
The kwacha has weakened from K17.87 per dollar in June to about K19.9 despite copper near US$14,000 a tonne. Kelvin Chisanga on the fuel bill, the policy rate…
About 350 public service internal auditors will be trained and certified through NIPA, as Controller of Internal Audit Jamie Mukuwa calls for a more rigorous, results-focused profession that…
Chitambala Mwewa has been installed as Mayor of Lusaka, naming waste management, drainage, roads and markets among nine priorities, as Minister Mulambo Haimbe urged humility, integrity and prudent…
Lusaka Mayor Chitambala Mwewa has taken his oath of office before Chief Resident Magistrate Nthandose S. Chabala, a requirement under the Local Government Act, ahead of his installation…
President Hakainde Hichilema has congratulated Abiy Ahmed on his re-election as Ethiopia's Prime Minister, pledging to strengthen Zambia-Ethiopia ties founded on mutual respect and African solidarity.
Opening the 2027 Budget Hearings, Secretary to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa told ministries to do more with less. Resources are projected at K271.9 billion, but arrears, social cash…
Acting Auditor General Patricia Malaila closed the OAG Budget Preparation Meeting with a call for prudent prioritisation, realistic costing and justified budget provisions that protect core audit functions.
