Here's how the Zambian kwacha rose in the face of inflation and debt

Sep 12, 2022

The Zambian kwacha is the best performing currency in the world against the US dollar, rallying over 18.5% from Jan. 22 to Sept. 1. Image: REUTERS/Mackson Wasamunu

Faustine Ngila

East Africa correspondent, Quartz

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The Zambian Kwacha has been rallying against the US dollar. Image: Quartz.

A $1.4 billion bailout package has seen the Zambian Kwacha strengthen against the US dollar and helped contain the rate at which prices were rising. Image: Quartz.

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