Analysis, data & forecasts on every country across the region

Economy / Zambia

Sata Upset Means Changes Imminent, But No Time To Panic

September 2011 | Political Risk Analysis

BMI View: The victory of opposition presidential candidate Michael Sata in the elections held on September 20 has spurred a negative market reaction. While we believe that his victory - and the groundswell support for change that is represents - will mean significant modifications in the all-important mining sector, however we don't believe that mine nationalisation poses a significant risk, and many of the proven policies of the previous government will be maintained.

To read the full article, please choose one of the following options:

Subcribers please log in

Southern Africa MonitorSouthern Africa Channels Southern Africa Countries