Lusaka, December 15, 2025 The kwacha traded within a tight range against the United States dollar in Monday morning trading, with commercial banks’ exchange rates largely aligned with the prevailing interbank market conditions monitored by the Bank of Zambia. Data from the 09:30 trading window show that interbank buying rates averaged K23.03 per dollar, while…
Lusaka – The Lusaka Stock Exchange (LuSE) closed last week slightly firmer, as investors maintained a cautious but selective approach to trading, resulting in modest gains in the benchmark index amid relatively low market turnover. A total of 253 trades were recorded on the equity market during the final trading session of the week, with…
LUSAKA, Wednesday Global crude oil prices remained under pressure midweek, with WTI futures hovering around $58 per barrel, stabilizing after a two day decline driven by renewed concerns over excess supply in the international market. The continued softness in prices comes as traders await crucial market updates from both the International Energy Agency (IEA) and…
LUSAKA, Wednesday The Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) closed Wednesday’s trading session with a mixed performance, as select counters posted notable gains while the broader market remained largely unchanged. Market activity was driven by higher trading volumes in CEC Zambia, Zambia Sugar, ZNCO, and SCBL, although only two counters recorded price movements. Market Movers Gainers Losers…
LUSAKA, Dec 10 The Kwacha continued to depreciate against the U.S. dollar in Monday’s trading sessions, with commercial banks’ rates showing a steady weakening of the local currency driven by persistent demand for the greenback from importers and corporates. According to the Daily Commercial Banks Exchange Rates, the market average retail rate rose to K23.5298…
LUSAKA The Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) closed the week on a positive note, with the LuSE All Share Index (LASI) climbing +117.90 points to end at 25,287.84, representing a 0.47% gain from the previous day. Market activity remained solid, with 461 trades executed and 259,033 shares changing hands, generating a total turnover of K2,115,870.87. Market…
LUSAKA, Zambia Global commodity markets today showed a mix of gains and modest declines, offering both opportunities and challenges for developing economies. Copper and coal led the gains, while precious metals and some industrial commodities edged lower. Copper climbed 2.11% to $5.29 per pound, a positive sign for major copper-exporting countries such as Zambia and…
Crude oil futures edged higher toward $59 per barrel on Wednesday, recovering some losses from the previous session, as global markets reacted to geopolitical developments and ongoing disruptions in energy supply. The price movements follow US Russia diplomatic talks, which President Vladimir Putin described as “very useful” but did not produce a resolution to the…
LUSAKA, Zambia The Zambian Kwacha remained relatively stable in the money market this morning, with commercial banks offering competitive rates for both buying and selling US dollars. According to data from the Bank of Zambia morning session, Access Bank Zambia, Bank of China (Zambia), and ABSA Bank Zambia emerged as the most favourable for customers…
LUSAKA, Zambia The Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) began the week on a steady note, with the market closing yesterday’s session unchanged as the LuSE All Share Index (LASI) held firm at 25,158.10 points. A total of 442 trades were recorded, involving 58,026 shares and generating a turnover of K1,877,571.72. Despite the broad activity across key…
