1. Zambian Breweries (ZABR)
Why Watch:
- Dominated yesterday’s activity with 669,326 shares traded worth K4.35 million the highest turnover of the session.
- Strong institutional interest signals confidence in the company’s earnings outlook and long-term stability.
- ZABR typically attracts investors seeking defensive, consumer-driven growth.
Investor Angle:
Heavy liquidity + consistent demand = a key stock for both long-term accumulation and short-term opportunities.
2. Chilanga Cement (CHIL)
Why Watch:
- Recorded the only price gain yesterday, rising K0.63 to K62.00.
- Strong buy-side demand with over 34,000 shares on the ask, indicating active investor interest.
- Cement demand remains supported by construction sector activity and infrastructure projects.
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:
- One of the most actively traded counters with 104 trades and solid liquidity.
- Remains stable at K20.06 despite heavy activity, showing strong investor confidence and price resilience.
- A preferred choice for dividend-focused investors.
Investor Angle:
High-volume, stable-price trading makes CECZ a reliable counter for conservative investors seeking steady returns.
4. Standard Chartered Bank Zambia (SCBL)
Why Watch:
- Recorded 56 trades and 15,396 shares, closing stable at K2.58.
- Bank stocks generally benefit from improved economic stability and credit growth.
- Consistent buy-side activity suggests accumulation by long-term investors.
Investor Angle:
A good banking-sector pick, especially for investors seeking dividend income and fundamentals-driven growth.
5. Zambia Sugar (ZSUG)
Why Watch:
- Only stock to decline yesterday (-K1.32), closing at K65.27 creating a potential value opportunity.
- Drop appears driven by profit-taking rather than weak fundamentals.
- Sugar sector remains supported by export demand and firm regional prices.
Investor Angle:
A classic short-term watch for price recovery. If buying momentum returns, ZSUG could rebound quickly.
Overall Market Sentiment This Week
- Liquidity is improving across the board.
- Index pressure is mild good for stock pickers.
- Dividend-paying and defensive counters are attracting consistent demand.
- Interest remains strong in consumer and industrial stocks.
