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 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…
The Zambian kwacha showed marginal stability on Monday, December 1, 2025, with commercial banks maintaining tight trading spreads across morning and afternoon sessions, according to daily exchange rate data published by the Bank of Zambia. The market average rate stood at K22.95 / K23.00 at 09:30 hours and moved only slightly to K22.96 / K23.01…
Zambia’s corporate bond market has seen a clear standout in recent months, with Izwe Loans’ MTN 22A bond, offering a 23.5% annual coupon, emerging as the best-performing corporate bond currently on the market. The three year instrument, issued in July 2024 and maturing in 2027, has outpaced similar medium-term notes from financial institutions and energy…
Lusaka, 30 November 2025 Copper prices climbed to $5.27 per pound on Friday, up 2.14% from the previous close, as markets reacted to ongoing supply disruptions and strong industrial demand. This upward trend could offer a significant economic boost to Zambia, one of Africa’s top copper producers. The recent price surge follows a series of…
