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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.
Kelvin Chisanga argues that Zambia’s mining expansion must build local businesses, viable downstream industries and jobs, backed by reliable power and public accountability.
Higher fuel costs can leave traders with less income even when their sales rise. Nathan Meleki explains the pressure on Zambia’s informal workers.
Police say former Petauke MP Emmanuel Jay Banda has been apprehended and is in Zambia awaiting formal arrest and charging.
ACC and Irish Rule of Law International discuss financial investigations, asset recovery and fraud prevention during a courtesy call by Norville Connolly.
Zambia targets 10,000MW of generation capacity and electric-vehicle procurement in Government, alongside private investment in power and charging infrastructure.
Zambia’s World Bank talks focus on farm markets, transport, energy and private investment as Government seeks to turn economic stability into jobs.
EAZ calls for clear tax rules, predictable administration and measurable reforms at the HLB Tax Indaba, linking revenue mobilisation with business confidence.
Foreign investment, loans and grants should leave Zambia with lasting capacity. TAZARA offers a starting point for judging what remains after the money is spent.
