{"id":74097,"date":"2025-06-30T20:29:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T20:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zambia\/all-news\/appreciation-of-the-kwacha-may-be-short-lived-economist-chisanga"},"modified":"2025-06-30T20:29:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T20:29:00","slug":"appreciation-of-the-kwacha-may-be-short-lived-economist-chisanga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zambia\/all-news\/appreciation-of-the-kwacha-may-be-short-lived-economist-chisanga","title":{"rendered":"APPRECIATION OF THE KWACHA MAY BE SHORT LIVED- ECONOMIST CHISANGA"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>Economist Kelvin Chisanga has advised Zambian businesses and individuals to exercise caution in response to the recent appreciation of the kwacha, warning against a hasty increase in import activity.<\/p>\n

In an interview, Mr Chisanga explained that Zambia\u2019s exchange rate remains highly susceptible to seasonal inflows, fluctuations in international commodity prices, and shifts in investor sentiment.<\/p>\n

He pointed out that the current strength of the kwacha may not necessarily reflect sustainable macroeconomic fundamentals.<\/p>\n

Mr Chisanga cautioned that overreliance on the prevailing exchange rate could have adverse consequences.<\/p>\n

He noted that if the kwacha weakens again, businesses may incur higher costs when settling obligations with foreign suppliers, ultimately affecting profitability.<\/p>\n

The economist emphasized the importance of determining whether the currency\u2019s appreciation is underpinned by long-term structural improvements or driven by short-term factors such as seasonal agricultural inflows or tax receipts.<\/p>\n

To mitigate risk, Mr Chisanga urged businesses to adopt prudent and flexible procurement strategies.<\/p>\n

These, he said, may include the use of forward exchange contracts and refraining from overstocking based solely on short-term currency movements.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Zambia<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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