News & Updates

Latest market news and updates from credible Zambian sources

Market Summary - January 2026

The Lusaka Stock Exchange continues its upward trajectory in early 2026, with strong performance across mining, banking, and telecommunications sectors. Copper price recovery and increased foreign investment drive market optimism.

Earnings
Jan 5, 2026

Copperbelt Energy Reports Strong Q4 Performance

CECZ announces 12% increase in revenue for Q4 2025, driven by increased power demand from mining operations.

Zambia Daily Mail
Corporate Action
Jan 4, 2026

Airtel Networks Expands 5G Coverage to Major Cities

Airtel Zambia announces major network expansion with 5G rollout in Lusaka, Ndola, and Kitwe.

Lusaka Times
Dividend
Jan 3, 2026

ZCCM Investments Holdings Announces Dividend Payment

ZNCO declares interim dividend of ZMW 0.50 per share, reflecting strong copper price performance.

Times of Zambia
Market Update
Jan 2, 2026

Standard Chartered Reports Growth in Digital Banking

SCBL sees 35% increase in digital transaction volumes as mobile banking adoption accelerates.

Mwebantu
Market Update
Jan 1, 2026

LuSE Market Cap Reaches K150 Billion Milestone

The Lusaka Stock Exchange achieves record market capitalization, driven by strong mining and banking sector performance.

ZambiaInvest
Corporate Action
Dec 28, 2025

AECI Zambia to Invest in New Manufacturing Facility

South African chemicals giant AECI announces $15M investment in new Zambian production plant.

Reuters Africa
Earnings
Dec 27, 2025

Zambeef Products Reports Record Sales Volumes

Zambia's leading agribusiness company reports 18% increase in sales volume for the year.

Pan Finance
Market Update
Dec 26, 2025

Copper Prices Surge to 15-Month High

Global copper demand drives prices up, benefiting Zambian mining sector and related stocks.

Ecofin Agency
Corporate Action
Dec 25, 2025

Dot Com Zambia Launches New Cloud Services Platform

DCZM expands service offerings with enterprise cloud solutions targeting regional businesses.

African Capital Markets News
Analysis
Dec 24, 2025

2026 Market Outlook: Analysts Predict Continued Growth

Market experts forecast 8-10% growth for LuSE in 2026, driven by economic recovery and infrastructure investment.

Lusaka Times

2026 Market Outlook

Analysts project continued growth for the Lusaka Stock Exchange in 2026, with key drivers including copper price recovery, increased foreign direct investment, and digital transformation initiatives. The market is expected to benefit from regional integration efforts and sustainable investment trends.