Thu, 02 Nov 2017 10:44:41 +0000 By Simon Muntemba PESIDENT Edgar Lungu has met the International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation. President Lungu assured the IMF director for the Africa Region, Dr Abebe Selassie that his Government remained committed to spearheading the nation’s development based on an economic stabilisation and growth programme. In a statement issued by State House press and public relations unit in Lusaka yesterday, Mr Lungu told the IMF delegation that there was need to bring the negotiations to a conclusion. “Although we remain committed to continue on the path of economic reform and stabilisation, there is need to bring the programme of negotiations to a conclusion, “We are committed to move forward with the programme. We are taking painful decisions now, to ensure we make progress in the economy and secure the livelihoods of our people,” President Lungu said. The President said this when Dr Selassie paid a courtesy call on him […]
