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Zambia

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Macro & Economy

World Bank raises Sub-Saharan Africa's 2026 growth forecast to 4.3%

The World Bank now expects Sub-Saharan Africa to grow 4.3% in 2026, with upgrades for Nigeria, Angola, Ethiopia and Zambia. But inflation is rising and debt costs still bite.

3 min read

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Commodities

DRC and Zambia's Copper: The Strategic Arithmetic Behind Africa's EV Battery Supply Chain

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia together produce over 12% of global copper — a share that puts them at the centre of the energy transition. At approximately $9,420 a tonne, the economics of African copper are being rewritten.

2 min read