The Real Reason Zambia’s Money Is Beating the Dollar

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:17:10 +0000

In January 2026, Zambia's kwacha became the world's best-performing currency — beating the US dollar. Here's the real story behind Zambia's economic comeback, the Bank of Zambia's bold move, and why the entire continent is watching. In early January 2026, Bloomberg highlighted the Zambian Kwacha as the world's best-performing currency, a surprising turnaround given Zambia's debt default. This video explores the factors contributing to this economic growth, including the Bank of Zambia's monetary policy and the nation's improved fiscal discipline. We analyze how Zambia achieved this remarkable economic recovery.
📌 WHAT'S COVERED
• Zambia's path from 2020 debt default to world's best currency
• The Bank of Zambia Currency Directives and how they forced a dollar sell-off
• Why copper prices created a natural FX tailwind
• Zambia accepting Chinese yuan for mining taxes — what it actually means
• The sustainability question: is this permanent or a one-time spike?
• Which African countries could replicate this strategy

🔍 SOURCES
All claims in this video are sourced. Primary sources include Bloomberg, the IMF, the World Bank, Bank of Zambia official statements, and Trading Economics. Full source index available on request.

📢 DROP YOUR ANSWER BELOW
Which African country do you think has the best combination of resources, policy capacity, and institutional strength to try something similar to what Zambia just did? And why? I'm reading every comment.

This didn't happen by accident. And it's bigger than most people realise.

In this video, we break down exactly how Zambia pulled this off — from a 2020 debt default to the world's number one currency in under six years. We look at the specific policy decision that triggered a forced dollar sell-off, why copper prices and China's yuan are both central to this story, and what the real risks are that most analysts aren't talking about.

President Hichilema's government made a calculated bet. Backed by copper wealth, IMF discipline, and a deliberate push to reclaim control over Zambia's own money. Whether the kwacha holds these gains or pulls back — the playbook is real. And other African nations are watching very carefully.

We also break down what Ghana, Nigeria, and Kenya can actually learn from this. Which African countries have the right combination of resources, policy, and institutional credibility to try something similar? That's the question.

If you care about African economics, currency markets, de-dollarisation, or where global money is actually shifting — this one matters.
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In early January 2026, Bloomberg highlighted the Zambian Kwacha as the world's best-performing currency, a surprising turnaround given Zambia's debt default. This video explores the factors contributing to this economic growth, including the Bank of Zambia's monetary policy and the nation's improved fiscal discipline. We analyze how Zambia achieved this remarkable economic recovery.