Zambia

  • Oct 14, 2015
  • 7 min read

Policy and demand to push Southern Africa green power

States plan to use renewables to plug part of the region's energy deficit, but success will be mixed

Southern Africa
  • Oct 2, 2015
  • 2 min read

Zambia may impose import restrictions to help reserves

The slumping currency risks a debt crisis, but supporting the kwacha with foreign reserves could prove unsustainable

Zambia
  • Sep 28, 2015
  • 2 min read

Zambia debt crisis to gather pace

The government's disjointed approach to policy will hinder its ability to address mounting debt concerns

Zambia
  • Sep 24, 2015
  • 7 min read

Party rifts, copper slump mar Zambia leader prospects

The president is under pressure from rising unemployment, intra-ruling party tensions and sharp media criticism

Zambia
  • Sep 22, 2015
  • 7 min read

Global copper market hit by China's slowdown

Glencore's announcement of production cuts is one of many measures undertaken to improve the industry's efficiency

International
  • Sep 14, 2015
  • 2 min read

Mining slowdown will worry Zambia government

The government's tough talk towards miners belies real fears over the sector's sustainability

Zambia
  • Sep 9, 2015
  • 13 min read

Prospects for Africa in the fourth quarter

Global market volatility and low commodity prices are steadily raising the region's risk profile

Africa
  • Sep 8, 2015
  • 2 min read

Zambia debt woes look set to deepen

Intervention to shore up the currency may be more palatable than an IMF deal in the short term

Zambia