Zambia Projects Economic Growth to Reach 6.4% in 2026 Amid Mining, Agriculture Boost

Zambia Projects Economic Growth to Reach 6.4% in 2026 Amid Mining, Agriculture Boost

Zambia expects 6.4% GDP growth in 2026, fueled by mining and agriculture, with rising copper output and recovery from drought impacts.

Zambia sees economic growth picking up to 6.4% in 2026

Economic growth in Zambia is expected to accelerate to 6.4% next year from 5.8% this year, driven by its mining and agriculture sectors, the finance ministry said. The Southern African country’s economy is recovering from a severe regional drought, which curbed growth last year after years of protracted debt-restructuring negotiations. The finance ministry’s medium-term budget plan projected …