Why a Strong Kwacha Is Not Always Good News for Zambia
The kwacha is up 20% this year. It cuts import costs and inflation - but squeezes exporters, tourism and the government revenue base. Who wins, who pays, and why.
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Copper and the Kwacha: How the Link Actually Works
Copper sets the kwacha, and the kwacha sets almost everything else in Zambia. The full chain explained - production, price, currency, inflation and your borrowing costs.
Zambia’s Economy in 2026: A Business Guide to the Numbers That Matter
Inflation, the kwacha, copper, interest rates, power and public debt - a plain-English guide to the numbers shaping Zambia in 2026 and what each one means for business.