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Economist Professor Oliver Saasa speaks as Development Finance Associates Senior Partner Trevor Hambayi listens during the launch of the Debt Study by CTPD at Mulungushi International Conference Centre on June 27, 2019 - Picture by Tenson Mkhala ECONOMIST Professor Oliver Saasa says the recently launched Economic Recovery Programme will end up like the much acclaimed Zambia plus program if there is no commitment from government in ensuring that the plan is implemented. In an interview, Prof Saasa noted that failure to implement the Zambia plus program worsened things for the country as the...

By Chibamba Kanyama The IMF Director of African Department Abebe Aemro Selassie has indicated the application by Zambia for funding will be assessed soon. This statement has been widely followed globally given Zambia’s debt situation and its recent default on a due payment to Eurobond holders. I personally know Abebe and consider him to be a down to earth and ethical Ethiopian national who is currently heading a top position at the Fund. As Head of the Department, his recommendations on Zambia will certainly carry a lot of weight within the IMF ranks. However, his assurance to assess the r...