FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says the upgrading of Zambia’s status by Moody should not be taken lightly. And Dr Musokotwane says Zambia’s economy is poised to grow bigger than ever before in the next five years. On Tuesday, Credit rating agency, Moody’s, revised Zambia’s economic outlook from stable to positive, citing debt reduction and economic growth. Commenting on the credit rating during a Townhall Forum on the country’s budget and economic performance for the first quarter, Dr Musokotwane said government would continue to push for a better credit rating. “…[I] want to join others in expressing gladness regarding the Moody’s rating report that came yesterday. All I can [say] is that reports such as this shouldn’t...
