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Bank of Zambia Hikes Interest Rate to 13.5% Following Inflation Concerns

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  • Central bank raises policy rate by 100 basis points in response to escalating inflation.
  • Economist warns of potential negative impact on business costs and economic growth.

 

Lusaka, Zambia – The Bank of Zambia has increased the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) for the second quarter, marking a significant move that raises the benchmark lending rate by 100 basis points to 13.5% from 12.5%.

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