Q FM Africa's Modern Radio
The Centre for Trade policy and Development is concerned with the growing negative publicity of Zambia which has now penetrated international media such as Al jazeera, Bloomberg, and the Daily Nation in Kenya among others.
CTPD acting Executive Director Isaac Mwaipopo says the negative political outlook has the potential to negatively affect the country’s credit ratings, which may in turn affect government’s ability to borrow from cooperating partners such as the International Monetary Fund.
Mr. Mwaipopo says governance rating is one important element used in determining a country’s ability to access financial support.
He has since advised members of the public against getting entangled in political or personal pursuits at the expense of dealing with the current social-economic challenges the country is grappling with.
Mr Mwaipopo says there is need to come together as a nation and find a common ground that can help to resolve the current situation which if left unresolved can send the country into serious problems.