China’s Shadow in Copper: Zambia’s Case for Yuan Mining Tax Payments
On Friday, 2 January 2026, Zambia made headlines in local and global media as it became the first African country to accept […]
ZAMBIA’S COPPER WALK: FROM STAGNATION TO RECOVERY
In 2024, the Zambian Government made a broad pronouncement, announcing its intention to more than triple copper production to 3 million metric […]
Zambia at a Growth Crossroads: Urgent Reforms for Sustainable Economic Transformation
In the recent past, Zambia has demonstrated notable resilience against the odds. The IMF has reaffirmed this, indicating that the economy is […]
New Kwacha, New Questions: Unmasking Illusions
As February 11, 2025, drew to a close, news swept across social media regarding the Bank of Zambia’s (BoZ) plans to introduce […]
Zambia’s 2023 Macroeconomic Performance
By Dr.Herrick Mpuku and Ignatius Masilokwa The year 2023 has been a bleak year for the country, with stunning reversals in economic […]
Striking while the Iron’s hot: Zambia’s strategy to triple copper output by 2031
By Emmanuel Muma The public launch; a bold statement On August 29, 2024, Zambia’s Minister of Mines and Mineral Development, Paul Kabuswe, […]
Charting the Recurrence of the Cholera Outbreak in Zambia
By Liana Chikwekwe Zambia has been grappling with a severe cholera outbreak since October 2023. As of February 2024, over 20,000 cases […]