Election 2026 Economics
Hichilema Pledges Shangombo Harbour, Border Post Upgrade
President Hichilema pledged to upgrade Shangombo harbour, canal, and border post to boost Zambia-Angola cross-border trade ahead of the August 13 vote.
Leadership & Governance
Emoluments Commission Engages Public at 98th Zambia Agricultural and Commercial Show
The Emoluments Commission is engaging members of the public at the 98th Zambia Agricultural and Commercial Show, providing information on its constitutional mandate and public sector remuneration.
Election 2026 Economics
ECZ Begins Ballot Paper Distribution After Verification Process Concludes
The Electoral Commission of Zambia will distribute ballot papers to districts from 2 to 10 August after stakeholders praised the verification process as transparent and credible.
Business & Economy
Why Every Zambian Should Understand the Budget Before Voting
By Zambian Economist Analyst Every manifesto promise eventually has to fit inside one document: the national budget. Understanding roughly how it works, where the money comes from, where…
Business & Economy
Zambia’s Markets Before the Vote: What LuSE and the Eurobond Show
By Zambian Economist Analyst Most election-and-investment commentary stays at the level of sentiment: policy certainty, continuity, risk appetite. That is useful, but it skips the part an actual…
Business & Economy
Do Crowds Really Win Elections? The Economics of Zambia’s Rallies
By Zambian Economist Analyst Campaign season produces a lot of crowd photos and very few reliable conclusions. With rallies drawing large turnouts across the country ahead of the…
Business & Economy
The Economics of Campaign Merchandise: Who Actually Profits?
By Zambian Economist Analyst Every chitenge, cap and branded T-shirt on the campaign trail is a transaction before it is a statement. With the election two weeks away…
Business & Economy
Zambia’s 7.7% GDP Growth: Why It Doesn’t Feel Like It
By Zambian Economist Analyst Zambia’s economy grew 7.7% in the first quarter of 2026, the fastest quarterly expansion the country has posted in years. With the general election…