Debt choking out money meant for development – HH

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says his government remains committed to improving Zambia’s electoral environment to ensure respect for human rights, liberties and democratic space to campaign. And President Hichilema has insisted that Zambia’s debt situation is “choking out a lot of resources meant for development. Speaking when he met a European Union delegation at State House, Monday, President Hichilema said the August general elections were tricky and could have gone bad had it not been for the support of the EU and many others. “We are really delighted as a country and appreciate the warm cordial relationship between Zambia and the European Union over the years, many many years. We are grateful, specifically for your support in promoting democracy in our...