Data from the Zambia Statistics Agency (ZAMSTATS) April 2026 report revealed that Zambia’s trade surplus decreased to K0.8 billion in March 2026 from K5.7 billion in February, showing a K5 billion decline within a single month. A further check by the Zambian Business Times—ZBT—in the report showed that exports fell by 8.1% from K27.2 billion to K25.0 billion, while imports surged by 12.3% from K21.5 billion to K24.2 billion. Meanwhile, economic expert Maxwell Kauseni has told Zambian Business Times-ZBT that the scale and speed of the decline are deeply concerning despite the country still recording a surplus. “The decline is...
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