President Chiluba appears determined to amend the constitution to stand for a third term, and the much-vaunted economic renaissance has failed to materialse. Huge flows of refugees and ex-combatants has not yet destabilised the country, but with a weak economy it is a cause for concern. Economic Outlook Zambia has not reaped the benefits of the heralded privatisation programme. The country continues to be buffeted by low copper prices and low output. There is some hope that this will turn around in 2001 as the major Anglo-American mines pick up production.
Government is fairly upbeat about prospects, but they are probably overly optimistic.
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