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Lusaka Stock Exchange All Share Index Slips 1.86% in Last Week’s Trading

Lusaka – The Lusaka Stock Exchange All Share Index (LASI), excluding ZCCM-IH, recorded a downward performance last week, falling 1.86% week-on-week to close at 25,238.08 points, as several counters faced muted demand.

According to market data, total turnover for the week amounted to ZMW 11.61 million (USD 503,937), with 1.03 million shares traded across the bourse. Market activity remained concentrated in a few active counters despite the overall decline in the index.

Chilanga Cement Plc dominated trading, emerging as the top turnover contributor with 35.32% of the week’s total market value. The company’s counter continued to draw investor interest, supported by its strong position in the cement and construction supply chain.

Analysts noted that the index’s decline reflected profit-taking and cautious sentiment ahead of month-end and year-end portfolio adjustments. Despite this, liquidity remained steady, underpinned by participation from both institutional investors and active retail traders.

Market watchers will be monitoring whether trading momentum improves this week as investors reassess equity valuations and macroeconomic signals.

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