According to recently issued government data, Zambia’s total imports from the period of January-May 2026 currently stand at $5.9 billion, a figure that shows a reduction in imports of about $8 billion compared to total imports of $13.2 billion recorded in the same period in 2025. However, this is despite the Kwacha gaining by 14.8% in the first quarter of 2026, and the exchange rate is now pegged around K17 per dollar. With the Kwacha showing positive signs of gaining against the US dollar, why are importers not taking advantage of the gain to import more goods and help achieve...
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