LuSE market summary for 20 August 2026.
Server-rendered market wrap for Lusaka Securities Exchange, built from Mansa's stored market data. Session hours are 09:00–13:00 local time.
LuSE Market Summary — LASI Index -0.08% at 26,494.8 on Thursday, 20 August 2026
The Lusaka Securities Exchange declined on Thursday, 20 August 2026, with LASI Index down -0.08% to 26,494.8. Market capitalisation stood at ZMW 340.17B. Breadth was negative: 1 stocks advanced, 4 declined and 15 were unchanged. British American Tobacco (BATZ) +1.20% to ZK12.64 led gainers, while Zambia Forestry & Forest Industries Corp (ZFCO) -0.76% to ZK10.41 led losers. Total volume across the tracked board was 176.3K shares. Updated 20 Aug 2026, 12:55 GMT+2.
How did the LuSE perform today?
Lusaka Securities Exchange declined on Thursday, 20 August 2026; LASI Index was -0.08% at 26,494.8.
Which LuSE stock gained the most?
British American Tobacco (BATZ) +1.20% to ZK12.64 led gainers on Thursday, 20 August 2026.
Which LuSE stock fell the most?
Zambia Forestry & Forest Industries Corp (ZFCO) -0.76% to ZK10.41 led losers on Thursday, 20 August 2026.
Was Zambia's market breadth positive or negative?
Breadth was negative on Thursday, 20 August 2026: 1 advancers, 4 decliners and 15 unchanged stocks.
- LASI Index
- 26,494.8-0.08%
- Market Cap
- ZMW 340.17B
- Breadth
- 1 / 4
- Volume
- 176.3K
Top movers behind the wrap
Full market desk →▲ Leading up
| # | Stock ↑ | Price ↕ | Change | Chg % ↕ | Volume ↕ | Val. Traded ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZK12.64 | +0.15 | +1.20% | 1.7K | ZK21.8K |
▼ Pulling down
| # | Stock ↑ | Price ↕ | Change | Chg % ↕ | Volume ↕ | Val. Traded ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Airtel NetworksATEL | ZK224.84 | -0.01 | −0.00% | 488 | ZK109.7K |
| 2 | ZK15.67 | -0.07 | −0.44% | 4.4K | ZK68.7K | |
| 3 | ZK10.41 | -0.08 | −0.76% | 1.6K | ZK16.6K |