Recent Political and Economic Developments in Zambia
In 2005 April, Zambia was granted a debt relief package worth $3.8 billion by the World Bank in order to write off nearly 50% of its total debt.
In 2005 November, the president of Zambia declares a national emergency due to severe draught. The government of Zambia urged world community for food aid in order to feed millions of hungry Zambians.
In 2007 the government of Zambia introduces several economic reforms in order to lure foreign investors to invest in various development plans.
In 2007 February ? Chinese President Hu Jintao during his visit to Zambia inaugurated huge mining investment zone to provide big push to Zambian economy.
In 2007 May ? Former Zambian president Frederick Chiluba along with other four party members was accused of misusing $46 million illegally for personal gains. This case was heard by the British High Court.
In 2008 January ? Zambian government declared a state of emergency having a national disaster as it faced floods, which took the lives of more than 40 people.

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