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News Zambia » Central: Zambia trims key interest rate, sees inflation within target despite Iran war

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/zambia-trims-key-interest-rate-sees-inflation-within-target-despite-iran-war/ar-AA235rOt
Published on: Tuesday 12 May 2026

By Chris Mfula LUSAKA, May 13 (Reuters) - Zambia's central bank lowered its main interest rate on Wednesday, saying it saw inflation staying within its target range despite risks associated with the ...

News Zambia » Central: Zambia Central Bank Chief Downplays Hopes of Debt Deal Next Week

News channel or source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-04-14/zambia-central-bank-chief-downplays-hopes-of-debt-deal-next-week
Published on: Friday 14 April 2023

Zambia’s hopes of striking a long-awaited debt restructuring deal with bilateral creditors at a meeting scheduled for next week might be a stretch, according to the nation’s central bank governor.

News Zambia » Central: UPDATE 2-Zambia raises key rate as inflation outlook deteriorates

News channel or source: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/1-zambia-central-bank-raises-093500383.html
Published on: Tuesday 13 February 2024

LUSAKA, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Zambia's central bank raised its benchmark lending rate for the fifth meeting in a row, it said on Wednesday, citing a further deterioration in the inflation outlook. The ...

News Zambia » Central: Zambia central bank raises key rate again as inflation above target

News channel or source: https://www.cnbcafrica.com/2025/zambia-central-bank-raises-key-rate-again-as-inflation-above-target
Published on: Tuesday 11 February 2025

A view of the Bank of Zambia in Lusaka, Zambia February 23, 2024. REUTERS/Namukolo Siyumbwa/File Photo LUSAKA, Feb 12 (Reuters) – Zambia’s central bank raised its main lending rate for the second ...

News Zambia » Central: Zambia Central Bank Hikes Key Rate to Almost Seven-Year High

News channel or source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-14/zambian-central-bank-raises-key-rate-to-almost-seven-year-high
Published on: Tuesday 13 February 2024

Zambia’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate to the highest level in almost seven years to tame inflation and support the kwacha. The monetary policy committee increased the rate for a ...