Zambia’s debt service dropped from K10 9 billion in December 2025 to K7 4 billion in January 2026 скачать в хорошем качестве

Zambia’s debt service dropped from K10 9 billion in December 2025 to K7 4 billion in January 2026

Zambia’s debt service dropped from K10.9 billion in December 2025 to K7.4 billion in January 2026. According to the latest Treasury release by Minister of Finance and National Planning Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, the reduction reflects easing pressure from external debt and arrears following debt restructuring, even as overall government spending increased to keep public services running and priority programmes on track. External debt payments fell sharply from K1.5 billion to K310.1 million, while arrears clearance was also significantly reduced, even as total government releases rose to K23.2 billion in January. The figures reflect the impact of the debt restructuring programme initiated by President Hakainde Hichilema, which is freeing up resources for wages, social support and productive investment while maintaining fiscal discipline.