By PRISCA LUMINGU-BANDATHE United States has announced a K39 billion five-year development programme for Zambia which will be invested in health, agriculture, education and tourism.US Charge d’Affaires David Young said the launch of USAID’s new development strategy cements the US continued support to the people of Zambia for years to come.“The K39 billion in committed funds are not a handout, nor are they a loan that must be paid back. These funds are an investment in the Zambian people and they are contingent on a successful partnership with the government, the Zambian people, the private sector and civil society,” Mr. Young said.Mr. Young announced the programme when he paid a courtesy call on President Edgar Lungu at State House yesterday to celebrate the USAID Development project grant agreement.He said the US was committed to working with the government of Zambia to improve health, literacy and food security for the most vulnerable Zambians including pushing this […]
US OFFERS ZAMBIA K39BN AID DEAL
