PRICEWATER Coopers (PwC) Country Senior Partner Andrew Chibuye says the conclusion of Zambia’s debt restructuring process will trigger the Kwacha’s appreciation in the short to medium term. And ZANACO Chief Risk Officer Mutisunge Zulu says it would be unfair to expect the UPND to turn around the country’s economy within a space of one year because macroeconomic indicators take time to manifest. Speaking during the 2022 PwC Zambia Economic Review, Wednesday, Chibuye said resolving issues around Mopani and KCM will also help the local currency. “If we see a debt deal come to before (conclusion), I think that then gives the certainty and clarity. I think we thought of like look at it in two ways; there is obviously supply...

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