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Bond Salary Planner
Plan a monthly passive-income portfolio from Zambia Government Bonds.
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Set a lump sum, target income, or monthly savings to see your Bond Salary plan.
Bond Yields & Deductions
2026 GRZ Bond Yields (gross and net)
| Tenor | Gross Yield | Net After WHT + Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Year | 14.25% | 11.26% |
| 3-Year | 14.5% | 11.46% |
| 7-Year | 16% | 12.64% |
| 10-Year | 16.6% | 13.11% |
| 15-Year | 17.59% | 13.90% |
Deductions per Coupon
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Bond Salary?
A Bond Salary is the monthly net cashflow you receive from coupon payments on a portfolio of Government Bonds. By laddering bonds across different tenors or maturity months, you turn a lump sum into a recurring "second salary" - paid by the Government, not your employer.
Is the Bond Salary taxed?
Yes. Every coupon is subject to 20% withholding tax (WHT) deducted at source by ZRA, plus a 1% handling fee from your bank/broker. This planner already deducts both so the monthly figure shown is what hits your account.
How accurate is the monthly Coupon Calendar?
It is illustrative. Real coupon timing depends on when you participate in BoZ auctions (held twice per quarter, so 8 per year). The calendar smooths the math to show what is mathematically possible if you stagger purchases across months. Actual months with payouts may differ depending on your auction history.
What's the smallest amount I can start with?
Non-competitive bids at BoZ start at K1,000 face value. Competitive bids start at K500,000. For a first Bond Salary you can begin small and add positions over successive auctions.
Which strategy should I pick?
Tenure ladder is the simplest - one bond at each available tenor (currently 2, 3, 7, 10, and 15 years). The Monthly ladder is built up by buying the same 7-year bond every month for a year - once mature, you receive a coupon every month from the rotation. The Custom ladder lets you pick six bonds whose maturity months stagger across the calendar for spread-out cashflows.
Can I borrow against my bonds?
Most commercial banks in Zambia accept government bonds as collateral for Lombard-style loans. Loan-to-value ratios vary by bank and the bond's remaining tenor - check with your bank for current LTV terms before relying on it as a funding source.
Why are 5-year bonds not in the planner?
The Government of Zambia suspended the 5-year tenor from Q2 2026 to realign its maturity profile. Available tenors are 2, 3, 7, 10, and 15 years. The planner reads tenors live from configuration so when 5-year is reinstated, it will reappear automatically.
How is the Bond Salary calculated? Show me an example.
Example: K300,000 invested in a 2-year bond at 14.25%. Annual gross coupon = K42,750.00. After 20% WHT and 1% fee, net annual = K33,772.50. Monthly Bond Salary = K2,814.37. Scale up the principal and the math is linear: K600,000 at the same yield doubles the monthly figure.
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Sources
Official BoZ guide covering bond types, eligibility, cash flows, and auction process.
April 2026 changes including benchmark bond designation and twice-per-quarter auction frequency.
Ministry of Finance fact sheet on par issuance method effective January 2024.
Online platform for CSD registration and government securities bidding.
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