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·         The Central Bank held the key interest rate at 14.5%. “Maintaining the current stance of monetary policy is deemed appropriate...

·         Lake Kariba’s- the world’s largest human-made lake, water level is at an all time low. The drought has drained the reservoir to...

·         The Zambian President fired three constitutional court judges this week over a 2016 ruling that favoured a political opponent....

·         The government has approved the construction of another coal-fired power plant. This is the county’s third coal-fired power...

·         China has pledged $1bn to refurbish the Tanzania- Zambia railway. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3280038/chi...

• Zambia’s inflation has hit a four year high. The country’s annual inflation reached 15.6 % in September. Despite this, Zambia projects...

·         China, Tanzania and Zambia signed an agreement this week to rehabilitate a railway that is decades old to improve rail-sea...

·         The IMF has suggested Zambia’s plan to ban charging foreign currency in local transactions (punishable with 10 year jail terms)...

·         The IMF have approved Zambia’s next tranche of their loan agreement. The pay-out of $570mn was immediately disbursed....

Following a staff level agreement Zambia has unlocked $574mn in financial assistance following a severe drought. The review came about...

Zambia experienced a debilitating dry spell lasting more than five weeks in March and April. This time of year is crucial for farmers as...

5.04.24 ·After reaching a deal with overseas bondholders last week, Zambia is currently in talks to restructure its $3.3bn of commercial...