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.
Tuesday, 28 July 2026 · Lusaka, Zambia
ZMW / USD18.7006• 0.00%ZMW / CNY2.7604▼ 0.00%GDP Growth (World Bank)3.8%▼ -0.1Real GDP Growth Forecast (IMF)4.3%▲ +0.5ZMW / USD18.7006• 0.00%ZMW / CNY2.7604▼ 0.00%GDP Growth (World Bank)3.8%▼ -0.1Real GDP Growth Forecast (IMF)4.3%▲ +0.5