Zambia
Economy
BMI View: Buoyed in large part by its vast mineral resources, Zambia has long enjoyed a relatively robust trade account surplus, keeping the overall current account well in the black....
2012-01-27Economy
The Zambian government is seeking greater participation in the mining sector, with the state mining company, Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH), playing...
2012-01-27Economy
BMI View: The decision by the government of Zambia to repossess Zamtel from Libya's LAP Green Network demonstrates newly-installed President Michael Sata's determination to fundamentally...
2012-01-25Economy
BMI View: Despite recent weakness in the kwacha, we believe that the fundamentally strong economic outlook for Zambia's export sector will see the currency strengthen over the course...
2011-12-16Economy
Zambian police have charged former Labour Minister Austin Liato with possession of stolen property after recovering ZMK2.1bn (US$415,800) from his farm. The money was hidden in two...
2011-12-16Economy
BMI View: Inflation in Zambia has remained in single digits throughout 2011, a trend we believe will continue heading into 2012, even as other nations in the region grapple with...
2011-11-23Economy
The election of members of parliament, held simultaneously with the presidential election in September, have elicited a record number of petitions filed with the High Court, contesting...
2011-11-21Economy
BMI View: Underpinned by strong investment and improved productivity in the mining sector, we expect Zambia to continue to experience robust economic expansion. Public investment and...
2011-11-21
