Inflation cools, but….
Zambia’s inflation decelerated to 15.8% in July 2020 from 15.9% in June 2020. This was mainly attributed to the reduction...
PMI modestly improves, but..
At face value, the latest Stanbic Bank Zambia Purchasing Managers Index, PMI, appears modestly encouraging. At 44.6 in July, the headline...
COVID-19 continues to impact PMI in winter
Private sector activity in Zambia tumbled in June as the global coronavirus pandemic hammered consumer demand and forced businesses to...
Lady Mukwandi Chibesakunda for the ZANACO top job
Zambia National Commercial Bank (ZANACO) PLC has appointed Mrs. Mukwandi Chibesakunda as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective October 1st, 2020, according...
ZANACO posts 100% dividend increase
Over the last three years, the Zambian National Commercial Bank (ZANACO) has recorded a continued positive growth. According to the press release and...
PMI continues to plummet
The headline Purchasing Managers Index dropped to 34.8 in May from the previous record low of 37.3 posted in April....
What does business in Zambia look like today?
Despite the tough business terrain, there are still opportunities in Zambia for businesses and individuals. This is not to say...
LuSE Q1 2020 Performance Update
The summaries for the first quarter of the year 2020 had 331 trades recorded in the month of January and...
Zambia’s Q1 2020 Purchasing Managers Index Review
In the heat of a global pandemic, one would wonder if Zambia will be able to sustain itself in a...
Macro-economic forces on Zambia’s Q1 2020
Runaway inflation characterizes Q1 2020 for Zambia When the moment came for the rate decision to be made, the Bank...
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