Zambia’s Power Deficit and the Real Cost to Business
Load shedding hit twelve hours a day and the deficit reached 1,600MW. Supply is better in 2026 - but the costs it imposed are still sitting on Zambian balance sheets.
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