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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 Foreign Affairs Ministry pledges support for participation in the African Hydro Symposium, with climate resilience and water-energy security on the agenda.
Zambia’s manufacturing priorities cover economic zones, value addition, local buying and export markets. We examine what delivery would mean for jobs, firms and households.
ECZ says vacant PR seats were redistributed under electoral law after a party missed its list deadline. We examine the rule and the records needed to check its…
The Emoluments Commission and ZESCO discussed job evaluation, salary harmonisation and affordable pay structures. No salary increase was announced in the supplied update.
Musokotwane calls for sustained IDA support and productive investment in Africa. World Bank figures show US$22 billion in Africa-wide private capital mobilisation in FY2026.
Government and Airtel Zambia are backing e-waste skills development for young people. The Japan-funded ILO programme targets 100 participants in Central Province.
ECZ has inspected Mandevu polling centres ahead of the 5 November 2026 parliamentary by-election. The supplied update lists 145 polling stations across 25 centres.
Wrong attachments, oversized machines and skipped safety gear cost farmers petrol, blades and time. Husqvarna sets out six brushcutter mistakes to avoid before the rains.
