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CPI6.3%+0.20 ppUSD19.42+2.8%GBP26.05+1.8%ZAR1.20+2.4%Copper14,416+1.9%Oil95.56+18.5%Maize200.00−0.2%Policy13.25%0.00 ppLending27.70%+0.41 ppT-Bill 91d9.75%−0.75 ppT-Bill 364d11.90%−0.20 pp3Y12.59%−1.50 pp7Y13.75%−1.04 pp15Y15.54%−0.96 ppCPI6.3%+0.20 ppUSD19.42+2.8%GBP26.05+1.8%ZAR1.20+2.4%Copper14,416+1.9%Oil95.56+18.5%Maize200.00−0.2%Policy13.25%0.00 ppLending27.70%+0.41 ppT-Bill 91d9.75%−0.75 ppT-Bill 364d11.90%−0.20 pp3Y12.59%−1.50 pp7Y13.75%−1.04 pp15Y15.54%−0.96 pp
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Inflation6.3%+0.20 ppm/m−5.60 ppy/yOct 2026US DollarK19.42+2.8%m/m−18.3%y/ySep 2026Copper14,416 USD/t+1.9%m/m+43.3%y/ySep 2026364-Day Treasury Bill11.90%−0.20 ppm/m−2.60 ppy/ySep 2026

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PolicyZRA Opens a Window for Taxpayers to Clean Up Outstanding Liabilities21 Sept 2026PolicyPolicy Brief: The Cost of Credit in Zambia Remains a Drag on SMEs10 Aug 2026

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Entertainment

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Health

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HealthFlying Doctors Take Specialist Care to Senanga21 Sept 2026HealthMental Health Awareness Grows Among Young Professionals14 Sept 2026HealthFitness Trends: Why Running Clubs Are Booming in Lusaka12 Sept 2026

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Books

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