Joseph Schatz
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/ 10 July 2006

Zambia confronts downside of rebounding currency

Pride in Zambia’s surging currency is giving way to concern as farmers, manufacturers, tourism officials and aid groups start to feel the sharp edge of the strong kwacha. The Zambian currency gained 30% against the dollar in just a few weeks last November, the result of high international copper prices and rising foreign investment.