🇿🇲Palladium Rate in Solwezi Today
The palladium rate in Solwezi today is ZMW 672.96 per gram for 22K, based on an international spot price of $1,371.00 per troy ounce. That is up ZMW 5.99 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.
Palladium rate in Solwezi — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | ZMW 734.14 | ZMW 672.96 | ZMW 642.37 | ZMW 550.61 | ZMW 428.25 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | ZMW 22,834 | ZMW 20,931 | ZMW 19,980 | ZMW 17,126 | ZMW 13,320 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | ZMW 734,141 | ZMW 672,963 | ZMW 642,373 | ZMW 550,606 | ZMW 428,249 |
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 · 22K 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 | 22K / gram | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | ZMW 661.92 | +ZMW 5.99 | 0.91% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | ZMW 655.93 | +ZMW 2.16 | 0.33% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | ZMW 653.77 | +ZMW 19.98 | 3.15% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | ZMW 633.79 | -ZMW 21.06 | -3.22% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | ZMW 654.85 | +ZMW 5.69 | 0.88% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | ZMW 649.16 | -ZMW 0.0500 | -0.01% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | ZMW 649.21 | -ZMW 23.36 | -3.47% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | ZMW 672.57 | +ZMW 2.01 | 0.30% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | ZMW 670.56 | -ZMW 5.45 | -0.81% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | ZMW 676.01 | — | — |
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Palladium rate in Solwezi — questions
What is the palladium rate in Solwezi today?
The palladium rate in Solwezi today is ZMW 672.96 per gram for 22K, and ZMW 734.14 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 palladium costs ZMW 734.14 in Solwezi, and 22K costs ZMW 672.96 per gram. 18K works out at ZMW 550.61.
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 61.18 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 37 seconds ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.