Analysis of the Zambian economy in 2026: inflation, the kwacha, copper production, the policy rate, public debt and power supply, written for business.
By Zambian Economist Analyst Zambia’s economy grew 7.7% in the first quarter of 2026, the fastest quarterly expansion the country has posted in years. With the general election…
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.
Inflation has halved to 6.5% since December, yet households do not feel it. What to look for in the ZamStats July release, and why the index and the…
The FRA opened 1,749 satellite depots on 29 July. What farmers need at the gate, why the season opened late, and the three things that will shape week…
The 98th Zambia Agricultural and Commercial Show runs 29 July to 3 August 2026 at the Lusaka Showgrounds under the theme Fostering Trade and Investment, with around 1,400…
Zambia copper production fell 4.27% in Q1 2026 to 208,992 tonnes. We examine whether renewed mining investment can finally deliver jobs, local suppliers and public revenue - and…
Every Zambian economic date that moves money in 2026 - MPC meetings, inflation releases, the national budget, election day and tax deadlines. Bookmark it.
Slower procurement, lost working days, paused credit. A practical, non-partisan checklist for running a Zambian business through the August 2026 election period.
