Kwacha
The kwacha against the dollar, and what moves it.
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Technology
If presidential results are petitioned, Kwacha might depreciate – Expert
Economic expert, Salwindi Notulu has indicated that
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Business
EAZ projects Kwacha to hold between K18 and K20
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Opinion
Congratulations on winning, now people’s eyes are on loadshedding, fuel price and kwacha
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Business
Strong Kwacha excites Kitwe car dealers
MATHEWS KABAMBA Kitwe SOME used car importers have welcomed the continued appreciation of the Kwacha, saying the stronger local currency is restoring confidence in the motor vehicle market. The Kwacha has been bullish against the United States dollar in recent weeks, trading around K17 to…
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Business
Kwacha extends losses for third consecutive session
The Zambian Kwacha extended its decline against the United States dollar for a third consecutive session on Friday, as increased demand for hard currency continued to weigh on the local unit. According to Bloomberg data, the kwacha lost about 0.18 percent against the dollar to…
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Business
Colgate-Palmolive, in Partnership with Shoprite, Launch your share of 800 000 Kwacha Scholarship Campaign in Zambia
Colgate-Palmolive Zambia, in partnership with Shoprite Supermarkets, has launched a nationwide Scholarship Campaign that turns everyday toothpaste purchases of any two Colgate toothpaste into opportunities for Zambian children to stay in school through a share of scholarships and prizes worth a total of 800,000 Kwacha…
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Politics
UPND’s Chipoka Mulenga wins Chingola West as NRPUP takes Kwacha
FORMER Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry Chipoka Mulenga has won the Chingola West Constituency seat on the UPND ticket. Mulenga polled 9,995 votes and was declared winner by Chingola West Returning Officer Grace Mundia. NRPUP’s Borris Chansa came second with 9,944 votes, followed by…
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Business
K2.7 Billion Released to FRA for Food Security
The Treasury has released 2.7 billion Kwacha to the Food Reserve Agency to support food security, as the government steps up financing of key agricultural interventions. Secretary to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa says the allocation forms part of the 21.1 billion Kwacha released by the…
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Africa & World
2027 budget should prioritise jobs, production, investment – Chisanga
ECONOMIST Kelvin Chisanga has called for the 2027 national budget to shift Zambia from economic stabilisation towards production, investment and job creation. Mr. Chisanga says the budget should be guided by lessons and performance indicators from the 2026 budget, with every kwacha…
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Business
ERB cuts fuel prices for August as global oil falls
THE Energy Regulation Board has reduced pump prices for all petroleum products for August 2026, citing lower international oil prices and a weaker Kwacha. In a statement issued Friday, July 31, 2026, ERB Board Chairperson James Banda said the new prices take effect at midnight…
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Business
BoZ Cuts Reserve Requirements: What Does This Mean for You? By Prof. Lubinda Haabazoka
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has reduced the Statutory Reserve Ratio (SRR) on Kwacha deposits from 26% to 21%, effective 3 August 2026. At first glance, this sounds like technical banking language, but it is actually one of the most important monetary policy decisions made…
