For yield-conscious savers and income investors in Zambia, choosing where to park cash reserves is a fundamental decision. For years, commercial bank Fixed Deposits (FDs) were the default choice for individuals, investment clubs, and corporate entities seeking low-risk interest returns. However, as nominal yields on Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) Bonds maintain historically … Read more

Investment clubs, chilimba groups, and Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (SACCOs) across Zambia are increasingly moving away from sitting on idle cash in low-yield commercial accounts. Pooling member contributions to buy Bank of Zambia (BoZ) Treasury Bills and GRZ Bonds offers a low-risk way to lock in predictable, high-yielding returns—protecting group capital from inflation and … Read more

For investors in Zambia, understanding taxation on government debt is crucial to calculating your actual net income. When you invest in Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) bonds, your returns are subjected to statutory tax and administrative deductions automatically applied at source by the Bank of Zambia (BoZ) on behalf of the Zambia Revenue … Read more

With high nominal yields on Zambian government securities—often reaching 15% to 18%+ on benchmark tenors—offshore institutional and retail investors frequently turn to Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) bonds and Treasury Bills (T-Bills) in search of yield. While Zambia’s regulatory framework for capital flows is among the most open in Sub-Saharan Africa, foreign portfolio … Read more

For income-focused investors in Zambia, Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) bonds are among the most popular fixed-income instruments available. Unlike Treasury Bills—which are short-term, zero-coupon investments bought at a discount—GRZ bonds are long-term debt instruments that pay regular, predictable interest. These interest payments are called coupons. Understanding how coupon rates are calculated, when … Read more

For years, investing in Zambian Treasury Bills and Government Bonds meant navigating stacks of physical paperwork, visiting bank branches in person, and waiting days just to confirm an account opening. With the rollout of the Bank of Zambia Central Securities Depository (CSD) Investor Portal, individual retail investors can now register, submit competitive or non-competitive bids, … Read more

When evaluating Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) bonds, the headline numbers are compelling. Securing a 10-year or 15-year bond offering a 16% to 17% semi-annual coupon rate appears to be an effortless way to compound wealth. However, savvy investors look beyond the nominal yield (the advertised interest rate) and focus on the real … Read more

For fixed-income investors in Zambia, Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) bonds are a primary tool for compounding wealth safely. However, traditional bond investing comes with two main challenges: The Bond Laddering Strategy solves both problems. By staggering your capital across multiple maturity dates and coupon cycles, you can create a smooth, near-monthly stream … Read more

If you are looking to invest in publicly traded Zambian companies, the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) mobile app makes buying and selling shares accessible directly from your smartphone. Instead of physically visiting stockbrokers or filling out manual trading forms, the app gives retail investors a direct, digital doorway to local equities and securities. This guide … Read more

When you invest in Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) bonds, you commit capital across multi-year horizons—ranging from 2 to 15 years. However, life happens. Whether you are facing an urgent liquidity need, seeking funds for a new business opportunity, or rebalancing your investment portfolio, you might need your money back before your bond … Read more