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Succession will deepen Zambia ruling party divisions
Succession rivalries following President Michael Sata's death will weaken the ruling party ahead of upcoming elections
ZambiaState will try to manage Zambia tax refund shock
Tax repayments owed to mining companies will further strain Zambia's fiscal deficit
ZambiaZambia succession battle raises policy uncertainty
Sata yesterday fired Justice Minister Wynter Kabimba, removing him as secretary general of the...
ZambiaZambia's 'leadership vacuum' threatens IMF programme
President Michael Sata's poor health forced his absence from the US-Africa Leaders Summit earlier...
ZambiaZambia political pay-offs limit economic pragmatism
The Bank of Zambia announced yesterday that it would increase the overnight lending rate for...
ZambiaCompetition from Congo copper drives Zambia's currency
Media reported today that the kwacha declined for a fifth straight day to 6.27 to the dollar...
ZambiaZambia's second eurobond will be expensive
Media reports today said the IMF had backed the government's planned eurobond sale based on the...
ZambiaZambia's lower deficit brings ratings relief for now
Finance Minister Alexander Chikwanda announced yesterday that the fiscal deficit reached 6.7% of...
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