"Inequality Stalls Zambia’s Progress"
... CRI report shows richest 10% hold over half of national income in country where the majority live below $2.15 a day, a situation leading to rising inequality and slowing per capita growth By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 (17-09-2025) — Zambia is grappling with one of the world’s highest levels of inequality, with wealth and income increasingly concentrated among a small elite while millions remain trapped in poverty, according to the 2025 Zambia Profile of the Commitment to Reducing Inequality (CRI) Index). The report, presented by consultant Jo Walker at its launch in Lusaka, shows that the richest 10% of Zambians command 56% of national income, while the top 1% alone hold 35% of the country’s wealth. In contrast, the poorest 50% own only 2%. “Zambia’s inequality is among the highest globally and in sub-Saharan Africa. It is no longer just a social concern but a direct obstacle to economic growth,” Walker said. He explained that once the Gini Index surpasses 0....