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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.
Zambia's Constitution names human dignity and good governance as national values. Their economic meaning begins with merit, fair treatment and citizens who can question power.
A Zambian economist goes looking for a tax philosophy in the Torah and returns with a provocative case for a 10 percent benchmark, transparent church reporting and welfare…
Zambia has told the EU Election Observation Mission that it welcomes the final report due in late October, while making clear that any adopted reforms must comply with…
Mourners are due to gather in Lusaka on 27 August 2026 for the farewell service of former Lunte MP and cabinet minister Mutotwe Kafwaya.
The National Secretary who tripled EAZ membership and mobilised over K3 million is asking members to promote him on 4 September. Election Economics feature.
The Chama traditional leader wants more farmers on FISP, more money in agriculture and the Chama-Lundazi and Chama-Matumbo roads fixed in President Hichilema's second term.
Police say an ECZ laptop allegedly stolen after the 13 August election in Mandevu was recovered from an abandoned Honda Fit displaying a number registered to a truck.
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva has congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema and pledged continued support as Zambia prepares for talks on a successor Fund programme.
