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Zambia inflation slows to 7.1% as growth weakens

Zambia’s annual inflation rate slowed to 7.1 percent in March 2026 from 7.5 percent recorded in February, signalling a continued easing in price pressures across the economy.  Statistician General Sheila Mudenda announced the figures during the dissemination of the March Statistics Bulletin, stating that the latest rate reflects the average increase in the cost of goods and services between March 2025 and March 2026.  [...]