Zambia

  • Aug 12, 2015
  • 2 min read

Zambia power crisis could hasten mine restructuring

The power crisis is making some mining operations -- already hit with low commodity prices -- unfeasible

Zambia
  • Aug 3, 2015
  • 2 min read

Court action spells rough period for Zambia mining

Mining firms are likely to face pressure on social responsibility at a time when profits are severely strained

Zambia
  • Jul 23, 2015
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Mining and power woes to weigh on Zambia debt issue

Macroeconomic weaknesses will probably lead investors to approach the new euro-bond with caution

Zambia
  • Jul 22, 2015
  • 7 min read

Power crisis to hamper Zambia development prospects

Economic indicators are deteriorating over power shortages and lower commodity revenues

Zambia
  • Jun 3, 2015
  • 2 min read

Fiscal strain could push third Zambia euro-bond issue

Despite efforts to improve the business climate, Zambia's short-term outlook is precarious

Zambia
  • May 28, 2015
  • 7 min read

Drought will drive Southern Africa food insecurity

Crop-destroying floods and droughts are raising hunger levels in food-insecure Southern Africa

Southern Africa
  • Apr 23, 2015
  • 2 min read

Zambia tax changes will usher detente with miners

The Zambian government stand-down on royalty hikes will improve relations with miners, but at a cost

Zambia
  • Apr 15, 2015
  • 7 min read

Zambia mining tax reversal compounds fiscal woes

The move to appease mining firms throws up political complications for the new president

Zambia