Economy
Kwacha slips as dollar strengthens, as copper loses 0.3% after hitting $11,771 per ton
The Zambian Kwacha opened the week weaker against the US dollar, slipping 0.58 percent to close just above 23.2000 per dollar, maintaining a ...
Economy
Kwacha extends losses against dollar for second session driven by demand-side pressures
The Zambian Kwacha remained under pressure against the US dollar on Thursday, extending losses for a second consecutive session as demand for hard ...
Economy
Kwacha slips as copper hits record highs amid supply concerns
The Zambian kwacha closed Friday slightly weaker, extending Thursday’s bearish trend. Bloomberg data showed the local currency fell by 0.41 percent, ending the ...
Economy
Kwacha opens week on strong footing as copper market shows signs of breakout
The Zambian kwacha began the week with notable strength, appreciating by about 0.60 percent against the United States (US) dollar, supported by improving ...
Economy
Kwacha extends losses as dollar demand remains firm at start of week, November 12
The Zambian kwacha weakened further at the start of the week, extending losses for a second consecutive session against the United States dollar. ...
Editor's Pick
Zambian Kwacha strengthens for seventh consecutive session on strong foreign exchange inflows
The Zambian Kwacha extended its bullish momentum for a seventh consecutive session on Friday, buoyed by sustained foreign currency inflows amid a softening ...
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Kwacha strengthens further against dollar as foreign exchange inflows remain steady
The Zambian kwacha continued its upward trajectory against the US dollar in Tuesday’s trading session, buoyed by consistent foreign exchange inflows that effectively ...
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Kwacha reportedly showing signs of stability as Zambia nears debt restructuring milestone
Reports say the Zambian kwacha has shown signs of stabilising in recent weeks as the country moves closer to concluding its long-awaited debt ...
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Kwacha faces pressure as financial markets reopen after closing last week on a strong note
Zambian financial markets reopened on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, after closing on Monday for the Kenneth Kaunda Day public holiday, with the kwacha ...
ZM Index
African currencies to remain under pressure as dollar index falls to April 2020 lows amid tariff uncertainty, recession fears
The United States (U.S) dollar has come under significant pressure, with the trade-weighted dollar index falling to levels last seen in April 2022 ...
