Zambia Completes IMF, ECF Programme, Economists call for sustained Reforms

2026-01-30 - 12:50

Zambia has successfully concluded its International Monetary Fund (IMF) Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme, marking a major milestone in the country’s efforts to restore economic stability, manage debt, and strengthen fiscal discipline. However, economists caution that sustaining the gains achieved under the programme will require continued reforms and prudent economic management. Financial analyst Trevor Hambayi