Zambia’s 2026 Budget Expectations
Zambian authorities are expected to soon unveil the income and expenditure framework for the next financial year, given the circumstances
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Energy Tariff Adjustments Pose Growth Headwinds
The anticipated energy tariff adjustments, projected to add 150–200 basis points to Zambia’s headline inflation in Q3/Q4, present notable risks
Read MoreZambia Urgently Needs De-Risking Industrial Production
Zambia’s economy is at a critical juncture. The nation’s import bill remains significantly higher than its export earnings, creating a
Read MoreLimiting Local Dollar-Use, Needs Strategic Policy Thinking
De-dollarisation in Zambia seeks to restore the primacy of the kwacha in domestic transactions, reduce exchange-rate pass-through into prices and
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Zambia Showcases Mining Potential at Africa Down Under 2025
Zambia took centre stage at this year’s Africa Down Under Conference, with the Zambia Country Showcase – themed “Zambia: The
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September Fuel Price Reviews, Likely to Destabilize Cost Structures
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has today announced an upward adjustment in fuel pump prices for the calendar month of
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Zambia Faces Crucial Points, IMF & Electoral Fusion
Zambia’s engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) enters a delicate phase as the country approaches the election cycle. Managing
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Zambia Among Top Best Performing African Nations
The African continent continues to demonstrate resilience and dynamism, with several economies standing out in 2025 for their strong macroeconomic
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2026 Budget Expectations
As Zambia moves toward the 2026 fiscal year next month, the national budget is expected to focus on consolidating economic
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Confident But Constrained—SA’s SMBs Need a Boost to Grow
As we move deeper into 2025, it is pleasing to see that most small and medium businesses (SMBs) in South
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