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Growing confidence in economy? SEC says over K76bn traded in govt securities in 2022
Over K76 billion was traded in the Government securities under the secondary market in 2022, an indication of investors’ confidence in these markets. ...
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Businesses face toughest conditions in 22 months — PMI index
Zambia’s businesses face toughest conditions in 22 months due to challenging economic conditions and continued money shortages, according to the latest Stanbic Bank ...
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Currency Watch: Kwacha stays down at 18:15 against the dollar
The Zambian Kwacha extended its losing streak in Wednesday’s trading session as it added to its previous day’s losses against the United States ...
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Zambian Kwacha continues poor run, as liquidity levels drop to K1,800m
As the year 2023 commences, the Zambian Kwacha is anticipated to continue trading on the backfoot with evidence build up in the United ...
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Copper exports hit K10.6bn, as Switzerland tops country’s destination
Zambia’s export earnings from refined copper has risen to K10.6 billion in November 2022, representing a growth of 12 percent. According to statistics, ...
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Inflation rises to 9.9% on the back of high costs of fuel, lubricants
Zambia’s annual inflation rate for this month has been pushed upwards by high cost of fuel and lubricants, closing the year at 9.9 ...
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Zambia’s population density swells, capital Lusaka leads
Zambia’s population density in 2022 soared to 26.1 persons per square kilometers from 17.4 in 2010 as capital Lusaka leads in population density. ...
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Zambia’s population hits 19.6m, Northwestern scores highest at 74%
Zambia’s latest population figures have significantly increased to 19.6 million from 13.10 million recorded in 2010 as North-Western province leads in growth. In ...
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Kwacha extends losing streak, as Central Bank mops K545m from the market
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) on Wednesday purchased K545 million from the market at nine percent over- night, as Kwacha extends its losses. ...
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Zambia’s stock of private sector liabilities climb to $21.4bn-Survey
Zambia’s stock of private sector foreign liabilities has increased by about five percent to US$21.4 billion in 2021, according to latest survey. This ...
