THE Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) says the country will only do away with the IMF if it maintains fiscal discipline and reduces reliance on the mining sector. Meanwhile, Economist Professor Lubinda Haabazoka says Zambia still needs to work hand in hand with its lenders, as debt levels continue to remain high. On Tuesday, Former minister of finance, Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane said the need for an IMF programme would disappear in the next five years due to projected growth in the mining sector. Commenting on this in an interview, Wednesday, EAZ National Secretary Dr Nicholus Mainza said depending on the mines alone is not realistic if the country wishes to do away with the IMF. “If we remain economically disciplined,...