🇿🇲Palladium Rate in Kabwe Today
The palladium rate in Kabwe today is ZMW 22,834 per troy ounce for 24K, based on an international spot price of $1,371.00 per troy ounce. That is up ZMW 203.20 from the previous close. This is the international spot price converted into ZMW for Kabwe. 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 288,598.
Palladium rate in Kabwe — 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 · 24K per troy ounce in Kabwe
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 | 24K / troy ounce | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | ZMW 22,460 | +ZMW 203.20 | 0.91% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | ZMW 22,256 | +ZMW 73.28 | 0.33% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | ZMW 22,183 | +ZMW 677.87 | 3.15% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | ZMW 21,505 | -ZMW 714.51 | -3.22% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | ZMW 22,220 | +ZMW 193.20 | 0.88% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | ZMW 22,027 | -ZMW 1.67 | -0.01% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | ZMW 22,028 | -ZMW 792.79 | -3.47% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | ZMW 22,821 | +ZMW 68.29 | 0.30% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | ZMW 22,753 | -ZMW 184.87 | -0.81% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | ZMW 22,938 | — | — |
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Palladium rate in Kabwe — questions
What is the palladium rate in Kabwe today?
The palladium rate in Kabwe today is ZMW 22,834 per troy ounce for 24K, and ZMW 22,834 per troy ounce 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 Kabwe?
One gram of 24K palladium costs ZMW 734.14 in Kabwe, and 22K costs ZMW 672.96 per gram. 18K works out at ZMW 550.61.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Kabwe?
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 Kabwe 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 3 minutes ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.