First-quarter grant receipts came in 67 percent below target. Kelvin Chisanga argues the answer is not more grants but an economy that finances itself through production, exports and a broader…
Zambia earned a K30.1 billion trade surplus in the first seven months of 2026, but the copper-heavy structure of trade means the gain could reverse with commodity prices.
Zambia's fourth-operator debate has been framed as ZedMobile versus Vodacom. Kelvin Chisanga argues the real cost was years of delayed, narrower competition in the mobile market.
Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane's reappointment as Finance Minister signals policy continuity. The next test is turning years of stabilisation into production, jobs and higher incomes Zambians can feel.
As Zambia's Constituency Development Fund expands, similar infrastructure projects vary wildly in cost with no consistent standard. Kelvin Chisanga argues for national cost benchmarks, threshold-based scrutiny and public disclosure to…
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 pressure and…
Zambia enters the 2027-2031 Medium-Term Revenue Strategy with the tax take already at a record share of GDP. The strategy should aim at the compliance gap, formalisation and a broader…
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 examines what…
Zambia's FRA is struggling to receive a bumper maize harvest fast enough. The fix isn't a bigger procurement target, it's a national grain logistics strategy that gives private traders room…
Zambia's 2027 Budget should move from allocations to measurable results, with every kwacha tested against investment, output, employment, exports and revenue.
