A new constitution rises!
We have hesitated to comment on the recent passing of the Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Bill because the final document is not yet public. It awaits presidential ascent. We do want to make it...
View ArticleIMF- Zambia Watch (November 2015)
IMF Staff Concludes Visit to ZambiaPress Release No. 15/531November 20, 2015End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a...
View ArticleZambia Monetary Policy Statement (February 2016)
Editor's note : The Bank of Zambia released its quarterly monetary policy statement in February. It noted the current fiscal and monetary challenges facing the economy. The statement and presentation...
View ArticleIMF - Zambia Watch (March 2016)
Editor's note: The latest IMF statement on Zambia confirms the gloomy state of the economy. The only good news at present is the stability of the exchange rate. How long that holds depends on fast the...
View ArticleZambia's mining challenges
Mopani Copper Mines (MCM) is planning to invest over US$1 billion as part of its construction of three new mine shafts. The company plans to make the investments between now and 2018, as part of what...
View ArticleZambia Monetary Policy Statement (May 2016)
The Bank of Zambia released its quarterly monetary policy statement this month. It noted the current fiscal and monetary challenges facing the economy. The statement and presentation are embedded below.
View ArticleUPND Manifesto 2016-21
Zambia's leading opposition party the United Party for National Development (UPND) has released its manifesto. This is an important document that merits careful studying given how closely contested the...
View ArticleUPND Manifesto: Job Creation
Today we begin a review of the UPND 2016-21 manifesto. It sets out a ten point plan to govern and develop Zambia. The first policy priority of a future UPND led government is to "create jobs and...
View ArticlePatriotic Front - Manifesto 2016-2021
Zambia's current party in government the Patriotic Front (PF) has released its detailed manifesto (79 pages). This is an important milestone that seeks to set out how the PF intends to govern under the...
View ArticleUPND Manifesto: Reducing Inequality
We continue our review of the UPND 2016-21 manifesto. It sets out a ten point plan to govern and develop Zambia. Here is our assessment of their second policy promise to "reduce inequality”.-----What...
View ArticleEdgar Lungu is President-elect!
Congratulations to President-elect Edgar Lungu and Vice President-elect Inonge Wina who have won the presidential elections with 50.4% of valid votes cast. They also won clearly 6 out of 10 provinces,...
View ArticleNew Cabinet
The new Lungu administration is beginning to take shape. The list of appointments in Cabinet are set out below : (1) Hon. Davis Chama, (MP): MINISTER OF DEFENCE (Nominated);(2) Hon. Felix Mutati, (MP):...
View ArticleThe Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Bill 2015
The Government has published the Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Bill 2015 which will take forward the enactment of specific clauses which are not subject to the referendum. The public are asked to...
View ArticleAusterity or Bust?
A recent article by the Government think tank ZIPAR on Zambia's rising Eurobond debts carries the following observation :With the [current] economic malaise, it is therefore not surprising that the...
View ArticleBroke Parastatals
An interesting statement from Finance Minister Alexander Chikwanda. He says only 7 parastatals are currently declaring dividends. The rest are loss making :There are as many as forty State-owned...
View ArticleZambia Monetary Policy Statement (August 2015)
Editor's note : The Bank of Zambia released its quarterly monetary policy statement in August. It noted the need for fiscal consolidation, by addressing revenue shortfalls and rationalising...
View ArticleZambia MTEF 2016-18 and 2016 Budget
The Government has released the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) for 2016 - 2018 and the outline for the 2016 budget. This is essentially the PF plan for re-election as this will be last budget...
View ArticleAdmin Update
To let you know that I have taken an extended break from updating on this blod due to other commitments. However, I will return in the future. In the meantime do enjoy the existing content.And if you...
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Zambia's falling education standards!
By Michael ChishalaAbout thirty years ago, the Zambian public education system was something to talk about. We had quality expatriate teachers from all over the world (eg India, West Africa, East...
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Africa's Incredible Economic Potential
Editor's note: The article below highlights Africa's economic potential in ten charts. It has been put together by Michael Johnston, senior analyst for All Emerging Markets. If some key hurdles can be...
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