Zambia’s Musokotwane says suspending VAT and excise on fuel cost US$200m, illustrating the relief-versus-revenue trade-off and the risk to fiscal consolidation.
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The Investment Map for Zambian Languages in the Digital Age
A commercial map of Zambia’s language-technology opportunity — speech recognition, translation, local-language media, edtech and AI services worth pricing now.
From 0.5% to 7.5%: The Step-Up Clause Sovereign Investors Are Watching
Zambia’s 2053 notes carry a step-up clause lifting the coupon from 0.5% to 7.5% if an IMF indicator improves, potentially adding over US$100m in annual
KYC Under Pressure: Why K146bn in Illicit Flows Falls on Zambia’s Banks
Zambia’s FIC recorded K146.18bn in illicit flows (2022-24), mostly from commercial activity and tax evasion, raising the KYC compliance bar for banks.
Forward-Looking: The IMF’s Warning to BoZ on Calibrating Rates
The IMF urged the Bank of Zambia to calibrate rates carefully using forward-looking inflation forecasts and to coordinate with fiscal policy amid fuel-price
Cheaper Money, New Risks: What 13.5% Means for Zambian Lenders
The Bank of Zambia cut its policy rate to 13.5% in February 2026 on a 6-8% inflation outlook. Cheaper credit can spur lending but raises asset-bubble risk.
The Businesses Behind Music, Festivals and Zambia’s Live-Entertainment Economy
Where the commercial opportunity sits in Zambia’s music economy: ticketing, venues, touring, publishing, brand partnerships and music tourism.
Stability for Sale: How ZDA Pitched Credit Upgrades to Critical-Mineral Investors
At a Suzhou copper forum, Zambia’s ZDA courted critical-mineral and energy investors with macro stability: 6-8% inflation, a firmer kwacha and improved credit
The Investment Map for Zambian Film and the Rise of ZAMIFF
The investment map for Zambian film: production services, TV and streaming distribution, animation, training and regional co-productions as ZAMIFF scales.