Zambia has received the prestigious Public Sector Reform Award at the 2026 Africa Trade Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, in recognition of the country’s bold fiscal and financial reforms aimed at restoring macroeconomic stability.

The award, sponsored by Access Bank Africa, recognises Zambia’s efforts to strengthen economic management through decisive policy measures implemented by the Ministry of Finance and National Planning.

Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Chipoka Mulenga who received the award, commended government’s continued commitment to fiscal discipline and economic transformation.

“It’s gratifying that Zambia’s financial discipline amidst a high debt mountain is being noticed globally,” Mr Mulenga  said.

The 2026 Africa Trade Conference has brought together policymakers, business leaders and economic experts from across Africa to discuss strategies for enhancing trade and accelerating economic development on the continent, with Zambia’s reform programme highlighted as a model for other countries pursuing sustainable fiscal management.

This is according to a statement issued to ZANIS by the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry public relations unit.