Lungu touts debt-ridden infrastructure investment as his legacy

Zambia's outgoing President Edgar Lungu.

Zambia's outgoing President Edgar Lungu (centre) at a past function. PHOTO | AFP

Outgoing Zambian leader Edgar Lungu on Monday bade farewell to his countrymen, while saying that his legacy is his administration’s massive investment in infrastructure.

However, these infrastructure projects have become a source of concern after debt rose significantly, sometimes causing delayed servicing.