Zambia has been granted approval to access IMF funds.

The IMF Executive Board completed the sixth and final review of Zambia’s 38‑month Extended Credit Facility, enabling an immediate disbursement of about $190 million. The program, which supported Zambia’s macroeconomic stabilization and reform agenda, was deemed broadly satisfactory despite some delays on structural benchmarks. Zambia’s economic outlook remains positive, with projected GDP growth of 5.8% in 2026 driven by mining, agriculture, and improved electricity generation. The IMF emphasized continued fiscal discipline, debt sustainability, and structural reforms to maintain progress.

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