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Zambia nears debt deal completion, forecasts economic surge in 2026

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Kennedy Mupeseni

Kennedy is a Zambian based journalist covering business, finance, energy and mining.
  • Zambia has secured over 92% agreement in principle with creditors on its $12.4 billion debt restructuring
  • Government projects 6.4% GDP growth in 2026 and a 19% rebound of the kwacha against the U.S. dollar

 

LUSAKA, ZAMBIA – Zambia has made major headway in restructuring its $12.4 billion external debt, securing over 92% agreement in principle with creditors.

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