In Zambia, interest rates decisions are taken by the Monetary Committee of the Bank of Zambia. The official rate is the policy rate.
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The Bank of Zambia reduced its key policy rate by 25 basis points to 14.25% at its regular meeting on November 12, 2025, implementing its first rate cut since August 2020. The move followed a continued moderation in inflation during the third quarter, as policymakers sought to ease monetary conditions while steering price growth back within the target range. Annual inflation eased to 11.9% in October, the lowest level in over two years, down from 12.3% in September. The central bank projected that inflationary pressures will keep moderating in the near term, with average price growth expected at 7.6% in 2026, slightly below the 7.7% forecast at the previous MPC meeting. Policymakers noted, however, that risks linked to external conditions and domestic supply factors remain.
