Strong Grounds for Take-Off: Zambia Is Entering a Sweet Spot of Economic Positivity
Zambia has earned macroeconomic stability. Whether it becomes jobs, exports and rising household incomes now depends on the 2027 Budget and the 2027-2031 MTRS.
Tag: agriculture
Kenya Ready to Buy Zambian Maize as Baita Trading Seeks 10.8 Million Bags
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 million bags…
Africa Must Prepare Now for the Unrelenting 2026 El Niño Wave
By Dr. Kelvin Kamayoyo, Technical Advisor, African Rivers | The Zambian Economist Analyst Key takeaways The World Meteorological Organization has confirmed a significant El Niño event is expected to intensify…
Senior Chief Kambombo Congratulates Hichilema, Calls for Bigger FISP and Chama Road Works
The Chama traditional leader wants more farmers on FISP, more money in agriculture and the Chama-Lundazi and Chama-Matumbo roads fixed in President Hichilema's second term.
Njala Insurance: The Case for Paying Zambia’s Drought Cover in Maize, Not Kwacha
By The Zambian Economist Analyst | Lusaka | 26 August 2026 A 2023 proposal by Kampamba Shula would have smallholder farmers contribute five bags in every hundred to a regulated…
Budget 2027 Should Put Jobs and Productive Investment First
Zambia's 2027 Budget should move from allocations to measurable results, with every kwacha tested against investment, output, employment, exports and revenue.
ZamRus Alumni Spotlight: Zite Daka’s 15-Year Career Supporting Zambia’s Farmers
Agronomist Zite Daka has spent more than 15 years supporting Zambian farmers after completing agricultural studies in Russia and professional training in India and the Netherlands.
Sabao makes Sunday appeal for another term in Chikankata
Chikankata MP Jacqueline Sabao has based her re-election appeal on farming, youth opportunities, community participation and continued development under the UPND.
Zambia Needs a Bold Economic Blueprint to Trigger Industrial Transformation
By Kelvin Chisanga Zambia’s next phase of economic development must focus on transforming its natural resource wealth into productive industries, jobs and sustainable economic opportunities. The proposed Zambia Economic Diversification…
Zambia’s 7.7% GDP Growth: Why It Doesn’t Feel Like It
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 two weeks…