ECONOMIST Dr Lubinda Haabazoka says the Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) is struggling to get relevance after his departure. On Wednesday, EAZ National Secretary Dr Nicholus Mainza, said it was “over-ambitious and overrated” for former Association president Dr Haabazoka to rate President Hakainde Hichilema and the UPND government nine out of ten on fiscal discipline and performance when gaps still remain in social expenditure. Commenting on the remarks in an interview, Thursday, Dr Haabazoka said the Association needed to introspect on their shortcomings and provide policy direction for the country. He noted that the EAZ was a difficult institution to run. “I pointed out a lot of negative things like loadshedding and other issues. So, for them to just pick...