Zambia
China loans to help Zambia avoid IMF bailout, for now
The government faces pressure to maintain spending ahead of elections next year
ZambiaLiving cost woes to shape Zambia's pre-poll politics
Disgruntled urban constituencies will set the tone for politics and policy ahead of next year's elections
ZambiaProspects for Southern Africa in 2016
Challenges posed by waning economic growth raise the stakes for the many elections scheduled for next year
AngolaProspects for Africa's economies in 2016
African states will struggle to defend their currencies and domestic buffers amidst hostile external conditions
AfricaThreats will not halt restructuring at Zambia mines
The president is addressing popular grievances over layoffs in the mining sector
ZambiaZambia's effort to avoid IMF bailout faces headwinds
The 2016 budget makes bold pledges to weather the fiscal crisis, but is unlikely to deliver stability
ZambiaSpending hikes will hurt Zambia deficit reduction aim
Expenditure hikes may prove popular, but undercut the finance minister's deficit reduction pledges
ZambiaPolicy 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
