According to official government data, Zambia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 7.7% in the first quarter of 2026, up from 4.5% recorded during the same period in 2025, representing an acceleration of 3.2 percentage points in economic growth. Speaking in an interview with Zambian Business Times—ZBT, economic expert Naylor Kopakopa said the strong economic performance was driven by several sectors working together rather than one industry alone. “Copper came back strong, and when copper moves, everything else gets a lift because you see it on the Copperbelt first, where trucks are moving, suppliers are being paid, and money circulates...
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