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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.
Hichilema welcomes UCF’s US$1.6bn urea expansion. We examine the 10,000-job target and what greater fertiliser production could mean for farmers and local businesses.
Lubinda Sinyani’s independent citizens’ guide explains Zambia’s 2025 public accounts, audit findings and what they mean for services. Download the full 26-page guide.
The 2025 audit records K3.56 billion in unpaid health obligations, K626.64 million in uncollected mining penalties and weaknesses in farm-input support. Read our analysis and download the full…
President Hakainde Hichilema links Great Lakes peace to livelihoods, resource value addition and shared regional growth at the ICGLR meeting in Lusaka.
Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane praises Thailand’s hosting of the 2026 Annual Meetings and highlights Zambia’s priorities on financing, investment and jobs.
Dr Kelvin Kamayoyo argues that planting and protecting suitable trees is an investment in Zambia’s food security, farms and household livelihoods.
Zambia’s minerals compact targets 100,000 direct and 150,000 indirect jobs by 2031. We explain the baseline, local-business opportunities and the conditions for delivery.
Sunday Economic Analysis: The Zambian Economist Analyst examines why money runs out before month-end, from inadequate earnings to bills that fall due before income arrives.
