April 12 (Reuters) - Zambia could lose gains achieved so
far from macroeconomic reforms if its ongoing debt restructuring
is further delayed, Treasury Secretary Felix Nkulukusa said on
Wednesday.
Zambia defaulted on its overseas debt and is working on debt
reworks with its creditors.
"We have an economic programme that is an important element
for the reform we are undertaking, but the second component, the
restructuring, is delayed," Nkulukusa said.
He said the delay signals challenges and tests people's
patience with tough policies as "the population starts
questioning what the government is doing."
(Reporting by Andrea Shalal and Jorgelina do Rosario in
Washington; writing by Rodrigo Campos;)
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