USAID Zambia Mission Director Peter Wiebler has expressed deep concern over the depreciation of the Kwacha, which he admits is troubling to everyone in the country. Wiebler has acknowledged the impact of the depreciating currency on the nation during an appearance on Diamond TV’s COSTA programme on Sunday. Meanwhile, Wiebler has outlined USAID’s efforts to support the IMF agreement aimed at stabilising Zambia’s economy. He explained that USAID’s role involves supporting elements of the IMF framework agreement to stabilize the economy, including the development and passage of crucial legislation like the Access to Information Bill. “USAID has specifically been working to support the IMF agreement which is key to stabilising the discussions. I feel it, I see it and I...

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