THE Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) says the country may not attain its target of 6.4 percent GDP growth for 2026 if the war in Iran persists. In an interview, Monday, EAZ National Secretary Dr Nicholus Mainza advised that government must put in place measures to cushion the effects of the war, stating that if it extends beyond two months, the economic gains achieved so far would deteriorate. He cited ramped-up production in sectors such as mining, agriculture and manufacturing as a solution to cushioning the effects on Direct Foreign Investment (FDI). “I won’t be quick to say we will not achieve the economic growth target that we have set at 6.4 percent because this is only the first quarter...
