PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has expressed confidence that nothing will stand in Zambia’s way towards reaching some resolution in the debt restructuring process. And Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) chief executive officer Alice Albright has reaffirmed her organisation’s commitment to supporting government’s efforts in delivering sustainable and inclusive economic growth. Speaking during a meeting with MCC representatives, Tuesday, President Hichilema said the recently held meeting with Zambia’s creditors was a big achievement on the road towards reaching consensus around the debt issue. “So we went earlier on to engage, as you know the country had defaulted before the election and we thought that was an indictment on us. And the first step we took was really, reach out some debt sustainability initiative...

This premium content is for paid ePaper subscribers.
Subscribe
Already a member? Log in here