THE Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) says activity on the market slowed down in the first half of the year due to global uncertainties and the election-related risk profile of the country. LuSE adds that following the conclusion of the general elections, the exchange is expected to see renewed market activity as investors gain clearer sight of the country’s economic trajectory. In an interview, Tuesday, LuSE Chief Executive Officer Nicholas Kabaso said there was low participation by offshore investors, which impacted liquidity during the period under review. “In the first half of the year, we obviously have not seen a lot of activity on the market, primarily because there’s a lot of uncertainty in terms of the risk profile of the...

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