Zambia
Prospects for African economies in 2021
The sluggish performance of key markets undermines hopes of economic recovery
AfricaZambia faces default despite bondholders’ reprieve
Lusaka’s creditors want to avoid setting a precedent for other embattled sovereigns
ZambiaAfrican central banks face growing political pressures
The recent sacking of a central bank governor has highlighted the fragile independence of many such institutions
ZambiaCOVID-19 and repression will fuel new African protests
Social distancing and related restrictions are prompting new forms of opposition and civil society protests
AfricaAfrican opposition success depends on alliances
Amid ruling party divisions, opposition coalitions appear the best bet for electoral triumph
AfricaZambia debt crisis faces imminent tipping point
A loan from the IMF is now seen as a necessity but stumbling blocks remain
ZambiaAfrica’s opposition parties will grow more combative
Opposition parties across the continent are pursuing more aggressive strategies
AfricaZambian government will grow increasingly defensive
With multiple crises taking hold, the president and the ruling party are on the back foot
Zambia
