THE Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) says there is need to hold government accountable and ensure it does not contract new debt. ZICA also says there is need for periodic disclosure to Parliament of the fiscal cost and economic out-turns of the TAZARA concession with China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC). Speaking during the institute’s 2025 fourth quarter media briefing, ZICA president Yande Mwenye stressed that fiscal discipline was key if the economy was to continue growing. She added that the $5.2 billion in reserves was a milestone worth celebrating, but cautioned government to safeguard and grow the reserves to ensure long‑term national sustainability. “As we look at next year, as has been alluded to we have positive ratings...