China’s Loans, Zambia’s Debt: Who Approved the Deals?
An investigation by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists examined Zambia's debt and infrastructure. The report, published on October 26, 2026, by Micah Reddy, looks at the role of Chinese banks and construction firms. These entities helped fund the expansion of infrastructure in the country. This financing occurred while the national debt grew to unsustainable levels.
🇿🇲 INSIGHT | China’s Loans, Zambia’s Debt: Who Approved the Deals? A new investigation by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) has exposed how Chinese banks and construction companies helped finance Zambia’s infrastructure expansion while the country’s debt burden grew beyond sustainable levels. Published on 26 October 2026, the investigation by Micah Reddy draws […] The post China’s Loans, Zambia’s Debt: Who Approved the Deals? first appeared on The Zambian Observer .