🇿🇲Platinum Rate in Lusaka Today
The platinum rate in Lusaka today is ZMW 589.43 per gram for 14K, based on an international spot price of $1,887.00 per troy ounce. That is up ZMW 17.58 from the previous close. This is the international spot price converted into ZMW for Lusaka. Jewellers there add making charges and a local premium on top, so a counter price will normally sit above this figure. It is one of Zambia's larger markets, with a population of around 2,212,301.
Platinum rate in Lusaka — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | ZMW 1,010 | ZMW 926.24 | ZMW 884.14 | ZMW 757.84 | ZMW 589.43 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | ZMW 31,428 | ZMW 28,809 | ZMW 27,500 | ZMW 23,571 | ZMW 18,333 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | ZMW 1,010,448 | ZMW 926,244 | ZMW 884,142 | ZMW 757,836 | ZMW 589,428 |
All figures in ZMW (Kwacha). Purity follows the karat/24 standard: 22K is 91.67% gold, 21K is 87.5%, 18K is 75%.
Last 10 days · 14K per gram in Lusaka
Daily closes from COMEX front-month futures — a continuous series that predates our own spot record. Futures trade slightly above spot, so read these as the day-to-day movement, not as the counter price. Converted at the current ZMW exchange rate.
| Date | 14K / gram | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | ZMW 589.52 | +ZMW 17.58 | 3.07% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | ZMW 571.94 | +ZMW 8.88 | 1.58% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | ZMW 563.06 | +ZMW 23.80 | 4.41% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | ZMW 539.26 | -ZMW 17.21 | -3.09% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | ZMW 556.47 | +ZMW 9.84 | 1.80% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | ZMW 546.63 | +ZMW 7.74 | 1.44% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | ZMW 538.89 | -ZMW 11.21 | -2.04% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | ZMW 550.10 | +ZMW 4.78 | 0.88% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | ZMW 545.32 | +ZMW 0.4000 | 0.07% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | ZMW 544.92 | — | — |
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Platinum rate in Lusaka — questions
What is the platinum rate in Lusaka today?
The platinum rate in Lusaka today is ZMW 589.43 per gram for 14K, and ZMW 1,010 per gram for 24K. These are live figures converted from international spot at the current ZMW exchange rate.
What is the price of 1 gram of gold in Lusaka?
One gram of 24K platinum costs ZMW 1,010 in Lusaka, and 22K costs ZMW 926.24 per gram. 18K works out at ZMW 757.84.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Lusaka?
22K gold is 91.67% pure — 22 parts gold to 24 — so it contains less gold by weight than 24K, which is 99.9% pure. That is why 22K is ZMW 84.20 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
Is the gold rate in Lusaka different from other cities?
The underlying metal price is identical everywhere in Zambia — gold trades in one global market and converts at one exchange rate. What differs city to city is the retail markup: making charges, wastage and the jeweller's own premium. Those are set by each shop, not by the market.
How often does this rate update?
The spot price refreshes continuously through the trading day and this page reflects the latest reading, last confirmed 1 minute ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.