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Lusaka Stock Exchange Closes Week Slightly Lower Amid Mixed Trading Activity

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Lusaka – The Lusaka Stock Exchange (LuSE) closed the week with marginal losses, as investors showed mixed sentiment across both Kwacha-denominated and dollar-denominated securities. The LuSE All Share Index (LASI) ended at 25,168.25 points, down 0.03% from the previous close, reflecting cautious trading ahead of month-end assessments. Market Activity A total of 498 trades were

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Zambia’s Forex Market Steady as ACCESS, ZICB, First Capital and UBA Lead Yesterday’s Best Retail Rates

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LUSAKA, 27 November 2025 – Zambia’s retail foreign exchange market remained stable yesterday, with only marginal differences across bank rates, according to a day-end comparison of the best USD/ZMW quotations offered to customers. ACCESS Bank Zambia and Zambia Industrial & Commercial Bank (ZICB) emerged as the most competitive institutions for customers buying US dollars, both

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Kwacha Holds Firm as Dollar Demand Moderates: Deep Analysis of Yesterday’s Commercial Bank Exchange Rates

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Lusaka, Zambia – 27 November 2025The Zambian kwacha held relatively stable against the US dollar across commercial banks yesterday, reflecting a market in balance as improved hard-currency inflows, moderated corporate demand, and tighter interbank conditions combined to keep volatility contained. Data from commercial banks during the three daily pricing windows  09:30, 12:30 and 15:30  shows

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Top 5 Stocks to Watch This Week on LuSE

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1. Zambian Breweries (ZABR) Why Watch: Investor Angle:Heavy liquidity + consistent demand = a key stock for both long-term accumulation and short-term opportunities. 2. Chilanga Cement (CHIL) Why Watch: Investor Angle:Momentum stock for the week CHIL’s price action suggests room for continued upside if demand stays firm. 3. CEC Africa (CECZ) Why Watch: Investor Angle:High-volume,

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LuSE Market Watch: Investors Drive K5.86 Million Turnover in Yesterday’s Trading as CHIL Gains and ZSUG Slips

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The Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) recorded robust activity yesterday, with 485 trades executed and a total turnover of K5,861,988.56, signalling sustained investor confidence on the local bourse. A total of 754,136 shares exchanged hands across several active counters, marking one of the stronger trading sessions in recent weeks. Key Price Movements The USD-denominated REIT (REIZUSD)

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Kwacha Holds Firm as Market Liquidity Improves

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Zambia’s currency traded with notable stability today, showing marginal strengthening across select interbank windows as improved liquidity and steady corporate flows kept volatility low. According to mid-week trading data from commercial banks, the kwacha remained tightly ranged between K22.70 and K22.95 on the interbank market, while retail rates showed a wider spread of K22.66–K23.30, reflecting

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Chilanga Cement, SCBL Dominate LuSE Trading

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LuSE Market Update: High-Volume Trades Lift SCBL as Chilanga Cement Leads Gainers Trading activity on the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) strengthened in today’s session, with several counters posting notable performances in volume, value, and price movements. While most securities traded flat, a few stood out as clear market movers. Top Performer (Price Gain): Chilanga Cement

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Corporate Bond Market Gains Momentum on LuSE

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The Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) is witnessing sustained corporate bond activity, with both local and international issuers tapping the market to finance strategic expansion, energy projects, and lending portfolios. Latest data shows 16 corporate bonds currently running across sectors including real estate, financial services, and renewable energy. Real Estate Investments Zambia continues to hold one

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Kwacha Opens Steady as Market Confidence Holds – Money Market Update for 27 November 2025

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The Zambian Kwacha opened Thursday’s trading session on a stable note, with commercial banks posting tightly ranged bid and offer rates across both interbank and retail segments. The early morning figures point to a market that remains balanced, supported by moderate corporate demand and steady inflows. At 09:30 hours, interbank rates among major banks clustered

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Kwacha Stable as Trading Remains Range-Bound -Money Market Update for 26 November 2025

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The Zambian Kwacha maintained a narrow trading band against the US dollar on Wednesday, with movements on the Bank of Zambia (BoZ) official exchange rate showing minimal intraday volatility. The currency’s stability reflects relatively balanced market activity, with no major demand or supply shocks recorded during the session. According to BoZ data, the Kwacha opened

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