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Commentary

Zambian coverage mentioning commentary, gathered from every newsroom we follow.

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  • Opinion

    Zambia targets stronger power, fuel supply systems

    Zambia is set to participate in a regional initiative aimed at modernising electricity transmission and distribution networks, while also moving to restore competitive bidding for fuel supplies through the TAZAMA pipeline. According to Access Bank Group market commentary, the United States Trade and Development Agency…

    Zambia Monitor •
  • Opinion

    Presidency says no post-election crisis in Zambia

    Zambia is not facing an election crisis or breakdown of democratic order following the Aug. 13 general election, State House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka has said, describing ongoing concerns as suspected criminal activity by some individuals. Hamasaka made the remarks in response to commentary…

    Zambia Monitor •
  • Entertainment

    Zambian filmmakers blend entertainment with social impact.

    Zambian filmmakers are increasingly combining entertainment with social commentary, using film as a tool to engage audiences while addressing pressing societal issues. Lusaka-based filmmaker and director Owas Ray Mwape said audiences are primarily drawn to films for entertainment, but impactful messages often leave a lasting…

    Lusaka Star •
  • Business

    Kwacha set for weekly loss as dollar demand outweighs supply

    The Zambian Kwacha is on course for a weekly loss after weakening for a fourth consecutive trading session, as robust demand for United States dollars from corporates and importers continued to outstrip foreign exchange supply. According to Access Bank market commentary, the local currency depreciated…

    Zambia Monitor •
  • Business

    Investors favour medium-term bonds as Zambia yields fall

    Government raised K5.83 billion from last week’s Treasury bond auction as investors maintained strong demand for government securities, particularly medium-term maturities. According to Access Bank market commentary, the September 25 auction attracted bids worth K8.63 billion, translating into an overall bid-to-cover ratio of 1.48 times…

    Zambia Monitor •
  • Business

    Zambia’s Kwacha weakens as dollar demand outpaces supply

    Zambia’s Kwacha extended its losses against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday as increased demand for foreign currency outweighed relatively modest supply on the market. According to Absa Bank Zambia’s daily market commentary, the USD/ZMW pair opened at K19.5500/19.9018 before the Kwacha shed 2.5 ngwee to…

    Zambia Monitor •