Hichilema’s Second Term Must Turn Economic Stability Into Shared Prosperity
A strong mandate gives President Hichilema room to move from stabilising Zambia's economy to making its recovery felt in household budgets.
Tuesday, 18 August 2026 · Lusaka, Zambia
ZMW / USD18.8531▲ +0.16%ZMW / CNY2.7918▲ +0.09%GDP Growth (World Bank)3.8%▼ -0.1Review dateReal GDP Growth Forecast (IMF)4.3%▲ +0.5ZMW / USD18.8531▲ +0.16%ZMW / CNY2.7918▲ +0.09%GDP Growth (World Bank)3.8%▼ -0.1Review dateReal GDP Growth Forecast (IMF)4.3%▲ +0.5