Banking & Finance
ZRA Smart Invoice: Why Your Supplier’s Compliance Is Now Your Problem
Since 1 January 2026 the ZRA only accepts input VAT claims backed by Smart Invoice receipts. That makes your supplier’s compliance your cash flow problem.
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Zambia Mobile Money Levy 2026: What It Actually Costs You
The mobile money levy is charged per transaction, not per kwacha. That single feature decides whether it costs you a little or a lot. Here are the numbers.
Banking & Finance
What the Bank of Zambia Policy Rate Means for Your Loan
The policy rate is 13.25% but the average lending rate is near 28%. Why the gap exists, what actually moves your repayment, and the three questions to ask…
Banking & Finance
Why a Strong Kwacha Is Not Always Good News for Zambia
The kwacha is up 20% this year. It cuts import costs and inflation - but squeezes exporters, tourism and the government revenue base. Who wins, who pays, and…
Banking & Finance
Zambia Inflation Rate 2026: What the Numbers Actually Show
Zambia's inflation fell to 6.5% in June 2026, back inside the Bank of Zambia target band. What drove it, which parts are temporary, and what it means for…