Zambia

  • Jan 4, 2016
  • 2 min read

New election rules to raise pressure on Zambia leader

Constitutional changes affecting the general election in August could help the opposition

Zambia
  • Dec 15, 2015
  • 2 min read

China loans to help Zambia avoid IMF bailout, for now

The government faces pressure to maintain spending ahead of elections next year

Zambia
  • Dec 10, 2015
  • 6 min read

Living 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

Zambia
  • Nov 26, 2015
  • 7 min read

Prospects for Southern Africa in 2016

Challenges posed by waning economic growth raise the stakes for the many elections scheduled for next year

Angola
  • Nov 5, 2015
  • 7 min read

Prospects for Africa's economies in 2016

African states will struggle to defend their currencies and domestic buffers amidst hostile external conditions

Africa
  • Nov 5, 2015
  • 2 min read

Threats will not halt restructuring at Zambia mines

The president is addressing popular grievances over layoffs in the mining sector

Zambia
  • Oct 22, 2015
  • 6 min read

Zambia'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

Zambia
  • Oct 19, 2015
  • 2 min read

Spending hikes will hurt Zambia deficit reduction aim

Expenditure hikes may prove popular, but undercut the finance minister's deficit reduction pledges

Zambia