Zambia Election Euphoria Fuels Kwacha’s World-Beating Streak
- Investors see Hichilema reaching IMF deal after poll victory
- Country’s dollar bonds are world’s best performers this year
Hakainde Hichilema
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Zambia’s kwacha extended its gains versus the dollar, making it the world’s best-performing currency since Hakainde Hichilema was announced the winner of the Aug. 12 presidential vote.