THE country has recorded a 7.7 percent economic growth rate in the first quarter of 2026 compared to 4.5 percent in the same period in 2025. The country has also recorded a drop in the annual inflation rate for June 2026 by 0.1 percentage point, from 6.6 percent in May to 6.5 percent. Speaking during a press briefing, Thursday, Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) Statistician General Sheila Mudenda said the economic performance was primarily driven by growth in agriculture, forestry, fishing, among other sectors. “Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates for the first quarter of 2026 indicate that the economy grew by 7.7 percent, compared to 4.5 percent recorded in the first quarter of 2025. This represents an acceleration of 3.2 percentage...