Economic expert, Salwindi Notulu has indicated that Zambia is likely to face a period of economic uncertainty after the August 2026 General Election regardless of whether President Hakainde Hichilema or opposition front runner Brian Mundubile emerges victorious. According to official government data, annual inflation for July 2026 is at 6.5%, meanwhile, the Kwacha continues trading at around K18.65 to K18.79 per US Dollar. Speaking in an interview with Zambian Business Times (ZBT), Notulu said election periods naturally create uncertainty because investors and businesses wait to see what policies the next government will implement. “There are speculative investors and even individuals...
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