FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says the government wants to promote investments and self-reliance and gradually reduce the system of begging and giving. And President Hakainde Hichilema has called on the US and the global community to expand the capital envelope, and support countries like Zambia. Meanwhile, United States Secretary of the Treasury Professor Janet Yellen says conclusions on Zambia’s debt situation are overdue. Speaking when Prof Yellen called on him at his office, Monday, Dr Musokotwane called on investors to take advantage of the positive strides being made in the country. “It is also our wish that investors do come. I want to appeal to you that in the manner of cooperation… what I’m saying means...

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