🇿🇲Gold Rate in Solwezi Today
The gold rate in Solwezi today is ZMW 2,157 per gram for 21K, based on an international spot price of $4,604.40 per troy ounce. That is up ZMW 50.51 from the previous close. This is the international spot price converted into ZMW for Solwezi. 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 301,370.
Gold rate in Solwezi — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | ZMW 2,466 | ZMW 2,260 | ZMW 2,157 | ZMW 1,849 | ZMW 1,438 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | ZMW 76,687 | ZMW 70,297 | ZMW 67,101 | ZMW 57,516 | ZMW 44,734 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | ZMW 2,465,557 | ZMW 2,260,094 | ZMW 2,157,363 | ZMW 1,849,168 | ZMW 1,438,242 |
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 · 21K per gram in Solwezi
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 | 21K / gram | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | ZMW 2,167 | +ZMW 50.51 | 2.39% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | ZMW 2,116 | +ZMW 12.60 | 0.60% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | ZMW 2,103 | +ZMW 57.82 | 2.83% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | ZMW 2,046 | -ZMW 24.27 | -1.17% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | ZMW 2,070 | +ZMW 17.52 | 0.85% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | ZMW 2,052 | +ZMW 7.87 | 0.38% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | ZMW 2,045 | -ZMW 21.22 | -1.03% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | ZMW 2,066 | +ZMW 12.13 | 0.59% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | ZMW 2,054 | +ZMW 9.94 | 0.49% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | ZMW 2,044 | — | — |
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Gold rate in Solwezi — questions
What is the gold rate in Solwezi today?
The gold rate in Solwezi today is ZMW 2,157 per gram for 21K, and ZMW 2,466 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 Solwezi?
One gram of 24K gold costs ZMW 2,466 in Solwezi, and 22K costs ZMW 2,260 per gram. 18K works out at ZMW 1,849.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Solwezi?
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 205.46 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
Is the gold rate in Solwezi 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 9 minutes ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.