THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has disclosed that Zambia failed to meet structural benchmarks related to the TAZAMA Open Access Framework at the end of the Extended Credit Facility (EFC). IMF adds that it is ready to work with Zambia on another successor programme but timing for future arrangements will be disclosed in due course. The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund On January 27, 2026 completed the sixth and final review under Zambia’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement. Zambia had successfully concluded its IMF-supported programme. The completion of the review enabled a final disbursement of approximately US$190 million. Speaking at a press briefing, Wednesday, IMF Resident Representative for Zambia Eric Lautier said that for the final review, all...
