Analysis of the Zambian economy in 2026: inflation, the kwacha, copper production, the policy rate, public debt and power supply, written for business.
Zambia's planned 540,000-tonne maize sale to Kenya is a genuine trade win, but the real test is whether it builds agro-processing capacity and a strategic grain reserve, not…
Government has directed ministries and local authorities to activate contingency plans as forecasters put El Nino's odds above 90% for the 2026/2027 rainy season, with the south facing…
Zambia's Q2 2026 economy strengthened on paper: inflation eased inside target, the trade surplus widened to K14.7 billion and reserves held above four months of import cover. Fiscal…
Zambia's economists gather at Avani Victoria Falls Resort in Livingstone for the EAZ 2026 AGM, where a new council will be elected for the term ahead.
Zambia has the resources to grow, but higher living standards will depend on producing more value from every worker, hectare and unit of capital.
The stadium is ready and so, on paper, is the economy: inflation at 6.2%, copper above $14,000 and partners from the IMF to Washington queuing to deal. Whether…
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…
Zambia can supply part of its 5.1 million tonne maize surplus to Kenya at short notice, says Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet Siazongo Siakalenge. Baita Trading wants 10.8…
