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*Dismissing ‘patently false’ accusations

A major health funding arrangement between the United States and Zambia has been delayed after both sides failed to reach an agreement on a deal worth more than $1 billion.

A major $1 billion health funding deal between the US and Zambia has been delayed due to failure to finalize a new memorandum of understanding (MOU).

As a result, ongoing US support for critical health programs in Zambia is operating without a formal structure, putting essential services at risk.

Concerns have emerged about the deal linking financial support to negotiations over Zambia's mineral resources and data privacy, though the US ambassador firmly denied these allegations.

Talks broke down partly over provisions tying health funding to broader negotiations, including a separate bilateral compact possibly related to mining partnerships.

Officials in Washington have expressed frustration after repeated attempts to gain Zambia's commitment to a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) were unsuccessful ahead of an April 30 deadline.

According to outgoing US ambassador Michael Gonzales, the lack of a formal agreement has resulted in continuous support working without a structured framework, thereby jeopardizing the delivery of essential interventions addressing HIV, malaria, maternity and child health, and epidemic preparedness.

"Instead of continuing to languish without engagement, the actual funding under our Health ⁠MOU should have started this month," Gonzales said in remarks delivered on Thursday evening as he prepared to leave the post, as seen on Reuters.

Zambia and the US health deal
The proposed five-year agreement was intended to codify the United States' support for Zambia's healthcare system while also establishing a coordinated implementation approach.

The deal also requires Zambia to contribute around $340 million in counterpart funds throughout the course of the program, a commitment deemed hefty considering the country's present fiscal problems.

Negotiations halted earlier this year, in February, after the Southern African country objected to certain terms it felt were incompatible with national priorities.

Further complicating matters were amendments to the proposed deal that included stipulations linking continued funding to broader bilateral negotiations.

According to sources involved with the discussions, the agreement included language indicating that financial assistance may be revisited if both countries did not reach an agreement on a separate "bilateral compact" by early April.

That provision has sparked concern because it appears to link crucial healthcare money to parallel negotiations, reportedly related to a potential mining partnership, raising broader questions about whether development aid is being leveraged alongside strategic business objectives.

https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/lifestyle/the-us-criticizes-zambia-for-refusing-their-deal-dismissing-patently-false/kzc8fbp

When we say African leaders should emancipate themselves from the shackles of the west, this is what we're talking about. You want to exploit a country's mineral resources where you stand to make billions of dollars. You now expect the country to contribute into you exploiting their minerals. Because they're refusing to comply, you decided to withhold health aids. African countries should stop recieving aids from these countries. They don't care about us, they never did they never will. We should be able to stand on our own but our selfish, greedy leaders keep running to them for support.

I hope a civil war or "terrorist attacks" don't break out in Zambia in the years to come

dominique:
When we say African leaders should emancipate themselves from the shackles of the west, this is what we're talking about. You want to exploit a country's mineral resources where you stand to make billions of dollars. You now expect the country to contribute into you exploiting their minerals. Because they're refusing to comply, you decided to withhold health aids. African countries should stop recieving aids from these countries. They don't care about us, they never did they never will. We should be able to stand on our own but our selfish, greedy leaders keep running to them for support.

I hope a civil war or "terrorist attacks" don't break out in Zambia in the years to come

And they call it deals, deal or muscleing

dominique:
When we say African leaders should emancipate themselves from the shackles of the west, this is what we're talking about. You want to exploit a country's mineral resources where you stand to make billions of dollars. You now expect the country to contribute into you exploiting their minerals. Because they're refusing to comply, you decided to withhold health aids. African countries should stop recieving aids from these countries. They don't care about us, they never did they never will. We should be able to stand on our own but our selfish, greedy leaders keep running to them for support.

I hope a civil war or "terrorist attacks" don't break out in Zambia in the years to come

Lol. It reminds me of our joint venture in Nigeria where Chevron brings 35% while NNPC brings 65%.

​The major concern should be why a government refuses to contribute to a joint venture to save its citizens' lives, but instead wants the foreign party to put in 100% of the funds.

​You don't have $340m to put into the JV, and you don't want to agree to more concessions for the US mining firms.

​Meanwhile, this same Zambia dey owe China $5b.

​If Zambia cannot run her economy, then she should become a vassal state to America or China—who see the money to be made—while the Zambians continue to build bambiala mentality."

NothingDoMe:
Lol. It reminds me of our joint venture in Nigeria where Chevron brings 35% while NNPC brings 65%.

​The major concern should be why a government refuses to contribute to a joint venture to save its citizens' lives, but instead wants the foreign party to put in 100% of the funds.

​You don't have $340m to put into the JV, and you don't want to agree to more concessions for the US mining firms.

​Meanwhile, this same Zambia dey owe China $5b.

​If Zambia cannot run her economy, then she should become a vassal state to America or China—who see the money to be made—while the Zambians continue to build bambiala mentality."

Do you seriously believe this is a joint venture? If Zambia brings out $340m, how much percentage from the sales of the finished goods will be remitted to them? How much will Zambia buy the finished goods? Zambia has recognised that this is pure extortion and exploitation of the highest order. If cutting off medical aids is what will allow Zambia preserve the ownership of their minerals, so be it!

The US is the best deal now. The others na slavery

omoredia:
The US is the best deal now. The others na slavery

Don’t be naive & silly.

If the United Snakes of Amerika gives any Country One Billion Dollars (whether in the form of deals or aid), that means she has already perfected how to scheme 100 Billion Dollars out of such unfortunate Country.

tanigororo:
And they call it deals, deal or muscleing

Zambia has always been lucky to have genuine BornAgain Christian Presidents that understand that we are truly in the End Time!
The Primary Purpose of the AntiChrist on Earth is to get Humanity to Submit their Bodies(Temples I AM THAT I AM Our CREATOR) to what Turns them to Soulless bio-Robots irreversible Possessed/Owned by Demons.
I and many others have physically stumbled on Demons that are weeping excruciatingly profusely. I used to wonder why till I Read where JESUS AHAYAHsha said Demons are Restlessly in Pain when out of Bio-Natural Body because they used to have their own Bodies till they were Dis-Embodied during Noah's Era Judgement Flood, because they are Abomination Species that were not Created by I AM THAT I AM.
Read my Topic to learn all the hidden truth.

Na wah.
Hope Zambia won't be accused of sponsoring terrorism soon.

The US does not give free money. It is either going to destabilize your country or extract your resources in return.

US Thinks That Zambia Leadership is As Useless As Nigeria Leaders, They ShouldHave a Rethink

Lol. They must have strong reasons to turn down one billion dollars.

The most important question is why can't Zambia raise 1 billion dollars on their own?

Why do African countries, especially black africans love aids from foreign countries?

Corruption! White men are not the problem.

Give it to Nigeria

Borrowing is not a leprosy

casualobserver:
The US does not give free money. It is either going to destabilize your country or extract your resources in return.

In the case of Zambia, it is about resources.

The US wants to take full control of Zambia's mines and minerals but the Zambians are saying no. In retaliation, the US has cancelled funding for Zambia's HIV/AIDS program.

Na Zambia turn now thieffffffffffffffffff
Make dem carry dem health packages go another country now.
Na by force to accept the package.
They rather give Zambia a bad name so they can hang it.
Dem wan rob Zambia of their resources again in the name of health packages
Thievessssssss

Wait and see how the White house kidnapper will be crying on the truth in few days over this matter
Just dey observe.

Haven't you seen this short movie about Zambia yet? It helps to be familiar with this country: https://youtube.com/shorts/i3fM6IVjlr0?si=kZRj-cX2IQoFCuQg

dominique:
When we say African leaders should emancipate themselves from the shackles of the west, this is what we're talking about. You want to exploit a country's mineral resources where you stand to make billions of dollars. You now expect the country to contribute into you exploiting their minerals. Because they're refusing to comply, you decided to withhold health aids. African countries should stop recieving aids from these countries. They don't care about us, they never did they never will. We should be able to stand on our own but our selfish, greedy leaders keep running to them for support.

I hope a civil war or "terrorist attacks" don't break out in Zambia in the years to come

What is Africa without US aid and support?
Technology we don’t have!
All our aircraft,weapons and ammunitions are bought from the west,we are not yet ripe for independence!

Even the so called mineral resources,how many African countries have been able to put good use to it?

Nigeria that has oil is still importing oil.

Zambia is a majority Christians nation. So trump, the messiah of Nigerian Christians is not ready to save Zambian Christians except they exchange with their mineral resources?

Nigeria Christians can be easily enslaved once you disguise a help for them.

Zambia ought to understand that those big powers given financial aids while expecting something in return.

The best decision for African leaders is to find a means of establishing a bank that will be for financial assistance for African nations. This will reduce much reliance on Western countries and their financial institutions.

NothingDoMe:
Lol. It reminds me of our joint venture in Nigeria where Chevron brings 35% while NNPC brings 65%.

​The major concern should be why a government refuses to contribute to a joint venture to save its citizens' lives, but instead wants the foreign party to put in 100% of the funds.

​You don't have $340m to put into the JV, and you don't want to agree to more concessions for the US mining firms.

​Meanwhile, this same Zambia dey owe China $5b.

​If Zambia cannot run her economy, then she should become a vassal state to America or China—who see the money to be made—while the Zambians continue to build bambiala mentality."

na by force to accept aid, receiver say e no Wan collet na giver come dey vex.

Na by force ? Leave them alone abeg

Zambia should keep it up.


Neocolonialism is no longer allowed in Africa

dominique:
Do you seriously believe this is a joint venture? If Zambia brings out $340m, how much percentage from the sales of the finished goods will be remitted to them? How much will Zambia buy the finished goods? Zambia has recognised that this is pure extortion and exploitation of the highest order. If cutting off medical aids is what will allow Zambia preserve the ownership of their minerals, so be it!

aid wey the giver dey express frustration that one na big problem.

dominique:
Do you seriously believe this is a joint venture? If Zambia brings out $340m, how much percentage from the sales of the finished goods will be remitted to them? How much will Zambia buy the finished goods? Zambia has recognised that this is pure extortion and exploitation of the highest order. If cutting off medical aids is what will allow Zambia preserve the ownership of their minerals, so be it!

I totally agree with you

The Zambians are not even complaining.

dominique:
When we say African leaders should emancipate themselves from the shackles of the west, this is what we're talking about. You want to exploit a country's mineral resources where you stand to make billions of dollars. You now expect the country to contribute into you exploiting their minerals. Because they're refusing to comply, you decided to withhold health aids. African countries should stop recieving aids from these countries. They don't care about us, they never did they never will. We should be able to stand on our own but our selfish, greedy leaders keep running to them for support.

I hope a civil war or "terrorist attacks" don't break out in Zambia in the years to come

But selfish greedy leaders

Try becoming a leader, so we can eliminate selfish and greediness

Africas problem is deeper than that

If na my country Nigeria, my president will quickly agree not minding the consequences

Then they should be ready for unrest in the parts of the country where the mineral resources is at. Thats the american way if you dont do their bidding, they start sponsoring terrorists or rebel groups who cause a long time unrest, DRC AND SUDAN IS A GOOD EXAMPLE I WILL ADVISE ZAMBIA TO BRING ANOTHER DEAL TO THE TABLE, OR BORROW SOME MONEY FROM CHINA OR EU, THEN THEY GIVE CONCESSIONS TO THE E.U OR CHINA FOR SOME PERIOD OF TIME. BOTH PARTY WINS AT THE END OF THE DAY

dominique:
Do you seriously believe this is a joint venture? If Zambia brings out $340m, how much percentage from the sales of the finished goods will be remitted to them? How much will Zambia buy the finished goods? Zambia has recognised that this is pure extortion and exploitation of the highest order. If cutting off medical aids is what will allow Zambia preserve the ownership of their minerals, so be it!

Support for healthcare na by force especially from the same people using vaccines to kpai people all over the world.

Make them carry go their cat has been let out of the bag and their bribery has been exposed.

dominique:
*Dismissing ‘patently false’ accusations

A major health funding arrangement between the United States and Zambia has been delayed after both sides failed to reach an agreement on a deal worth more than $1 billion.

A major $1 billion health funding deal between the US and Zambia has been delayed due to failure to finalize a new memorandum of understanding (MOU).

As a result, ongoing US support for critical health programs in Zambia is operating without a formal structure, putting essential services at risk.

Concerns have emerged about the deal linking financial support to negotiations over Zambia's mineral resources and data privacy, though the US ambassador firmly denied these allegations.

Talks broke down partly over provisions tying health funding to broader negotiations, including a separate bilateral compact possibly related to mining partnerships.

Officials in Washington have expressed frustration after repeated attempts to gain Zambia's commitment to a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) were unsuccessful ahead of an April 30 deadline.

According to outgoing US ambassador Michael Gonzales, the lack of a formal agreement has resulted in continuous support working without a structured framework, thereby jeopardizing the delivery of essential interventions addressing HIV, malaria, maternity and child health, and epidemic preparedness.

"Instead of continuing to languish without engagement, the actual funding under our Health ⁠MOU should have started this month," Gonzales said in remarks delivered on Thursday evening as he prepared to leave the post, as seen on Reuters.

Zambia and the US health deal
The proposed five-year agreement was intended to codify the United States' support for Zambia's healthcare system while also establishing a coordinated implementation approach.

The deal also requires Zambia to contribute around $340 million in counterpart funds throughout the course of the program, a commitment deemed hefty considering the country's present fiscal problems.

Negotiations halted earlier this year, in February, after the Southern African country objected to certain terms it felt were incompatible with national priorities.

Further complicating matters were amendments to the proposed deal that included stipulations linking continued funding to broader bilateral negotiations.

According to sources involved with the discussions, the agreement included language indicating that financial assistance may be revisited if both countries did not reach an agreement on a separate "bilateral compact" by early April.

That provision has sparked concern because it appears to link crucial healthcare money to parallel negotiations, reportedly related to a potential mining partnership, raising broader questions about whether development aid is being leveraged alongside strategic business objectives.

https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/lifestyle/the-us-criticizes-zambia-for-refusing-their-deal-dismissing-patently-false/kzc8fbp

dominique:
Do you seriously believe this is a joint venture? If Zambia brings out $340m, how much percentage from the sales of the finished goods will be remitted to them? How much will Zambia buy the finished goods? Zambia has recognised that this is pure extortion and exploitation of the highest order. If cutting off medical aids is what will allow Zambia preserve the ownership of their minerals, so be it!

If I respond to that dude, the yeye bot/mod will ban me.

The US will never 'dash' you dollars for free.