Zambia aims to agree new IMF programme by end-2026, finance minister says
On 16 July 2026, Zambia's Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane said the government aims to reach agreement with the IMF on a new support programme before the end of 2026, signalling resumed official-financing talks following an IMF staff visit earlier in the year.
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On 16 July 2026, Zambia's Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane said the government aims to reach agreement with the IMF on a new support programme before the end of 2026, signalling resumed official-financing talks following an IMF staff visit earlier in the year.
A new IMF programme would reduce rollover and financing risk for Zambia's sovereign curve and could materially lower the perceived risk premium on long-dated Zambian debt, conditional on programme size, conditionality and disbursement timing. The announcement alone does not constitute IMF approval or immediate disbursements; market reaction will depend on the pace of negotiations and any staff-versus-Board outcomes.
Outcome of post-election IMF negotiations and any official IMF staff report or Letter of Intent (expected after Aug 2026 elections).
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- Zambia hopes to agree new IMF programme by year-end, finance minister says | CNBC Africacnbc.comSource published (opens in a new tab)
- Zambia Targets New IMF Programme Agreement by End of 2026 - Africa Scorecardtheafricascorecard.comSource published (opens in a new tab)
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