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Why are Zambian civil servants piling up debt?

24 Jun 2026, 15:00 GMT
Why are Zambian civil servants piling up debt?

Zambia's central bank has raised concerns over growing debt among civil servants, warning that excessive borrowing and loan defaults could pose risks to the country's financial sector. In this AfricaLink podcast, host Lucy Riley speaks with DW's Glory Mushinge in Lusaka about the growing debt burden on civil servants, what's driving it, and whether it could become a major election issue.