The latest reporting and analysis from The Zambian Economist, across every beat we cover.
The Emoluments Commission is engaging members of the public at the 98th Zambia Agricultural and Commercial Show, providing information on its constitutional mandate and public sector remuneration.
The Electoral Commission of Zambia will distribute ballot papers to districts from 2 to 10 August after stakeholders praised the verification process as transparent and credible.
By Zambian Economist Analyst Every manifesto promise eventually has to fit inside one document: the national budget. Understanding roughly how it works, where the money comes from, where…
By Zambian Economist Analyst Most election-and-investment commentary stays at the level of sentiment: policy certainty, continuity, risk appetite. That is useful, but it skips the part an actual…
By Zambian Economist Analyst Campaign season produces a lot of crowd photos and very few reliable conclusions. With rallies drawing large turnouts across the country ahead of the…
By Zambian Economist Analyst Every chitenge, cap and branded T-shirt on the campaign trail is a transaction before it is a statement. With the election two weeks away…
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 Office of the Auditor General is exhibiting at the 98th Zambia Agricultural and Commercial Show, inviting showgoers to engage on the role of public auditing in transparency…
