Coverage of monetary policy, public finance, growth, investment and the national economic outlook.
Zambia's petrol, diesel, kerosene and Jet A-1 prices remain unchanged for September 2026 as tax relief and price smoothing offset external cost pressure.
EAZ should use the opening of President Hakainde Hichilema's second term to offer government a formal five-year economic advisory compact, while protecting its right to disagree.
Zambia's second Hichilema term opens with cooler inflation, a pending IMF deal and a copper target that needs nearly a tripling of output, even as foreign observers question…
Zambia’s economy has largely grown through foreign direct investment (FDI), public spending, and other capital inflows. Yet most citizens remain engaged only as workers, informal traders, or survivalist…
As Hakainde Hichilema prepares to take the oath for a second term, attention turns from Tuesday’s ceremony to the cabinet that must tackle debt, energy, mining, jobs and…
Inflation cooled to 6.2%, the petition window closed with the courts sealed, and copper held near $14,300. The week ahead belongs to the 1 September inauguration and the…
External debt service now takes about K15 of every K100 Zambia collects, down from nearly K70 before restructuring. Secretary to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa says the freed cash…
The planned African Credit Rating Agency and an African Monetary Institute could mark a turning point in Africa’s financial architecture, from borrowing costs to monetary coordination. Kelvin Chisanga…
