Zambia’s rates hit record high, stirring consumer worries

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On February 14th, Zambia's Monetary Policy Committee implemented a 150 basis points increase, bringing the monetary policy rate to 12.5%. This action is part of a consistent upward trend, as seen in recent months: In February 2023, the committee increased the monetary policy rate by 25 basis points to …

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