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Last update: 8 hours agoMining on the frontburner: Zambia’s election season is sharpening focus on the mining sector, with investors watching whether the August 13 vote will keep the push for modernisation—especially as uranium and copper projects line up, including Atomic Eagle’s Muntanga plans and fresh momentum around Dumbwa copper drilling. Politics and rights: Parliament’s dissolution has kicked the country into full campaign mode, but the debate is getting hotter—checks and balances are being questioned after an opposition leader’s ballot access was tied to police custody, while a proposed Public Gatherings Bill amendment would raise the minimum for regulated political gatherings from 3 to 7. Macroeconomic stability: The IMF says Zambia has made “substantial progress” on inflation, fiscal performance and reserves, even as challenges remain. Trade and infrastructure: East Africa is being positioned as the new trade engine, with Tanzania’s port and rail build-out and regional connectivity expanding. Business pipeline: Zambia Sugar’s $76m Twazabuka project is on track for commissioning in August 2027.
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