The IMF warns Zambia’s primary surplus will fall to 1.1% of GDP from 3.8%, on weaker tax collection, election spending and agricultural subsidies.
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Economics
8.5% and 4.3%: The IMF’s Inflation and Growth Call for Zambia
The IMF projects Zambian inflation rising to 8.5% by end-2026 and real GDP growth of 4.3%, on weaker mining and normalising agriculture. What the figures mean.
Private-Sector-Led: The IMF’s Growth Prescription of Copper, Energy and Textiles
The IMF’s growth prescription for Zambia: private-sector-led, inclusive growth via non-distortive industrial policy in copper, energy, agri-business and
Reopen the Pipeline: Why the IMF Wants TAZAMA Open-Access Fuel Restored
The IMF wants Zambia to restore TAZAMA open-access fuel imports — a framework that halved import premiums before it was suspended amid Middle East conflict.
Water as Macro Policy: How Zambia Links WASH Investment to Inflation Control
Zambia is framing water and sanitation investment as inflation control and growth protection, arguing at the IMF–World Bank meetings that WASH is macro policy.
A Seat at the Table: Zambia Wins Vice-Chair Role at UNECA Finance Bureau
Zambia was elected third vice-chair of the Bureau of African Ministers of Finance at UNECA’s 58th session in Tangier, themed ‘Growth through Innovation’.
The Policy Bargain at the Centre of Heritage Tourism Beyond Victoria Falls
Beyond Victoria Falls, Zambia’s heritage sites lack roads, records and budgets. The policy bargain names the winners, the excluded and the reforms needed.
Pitch to Asia: How ZDA Sold 3 Mt Copper and 10 GW Power to Chinese Investors
At an April 2026 copper forum in China, Zambia’s ZDA pitched critical minerals and renewables, citing 3Mt copper by 2031 and 10,000 MW of generation.
Botswana–Oman Deals Span Minerals, Oil Storage and Solar
Botswana and Oman have signed agreements on joint mineral exploration, oil storage and renewable power. Why the breadth of the package is the real story.