Zambia heads for a showdown with bondholders. Bank of Uganda tries to avoid blame
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Zambia’s eurobonds slumped for a second day as the country as the country heads for a default amid a showdown with bondholders over its request for an interest payment holiday. Bank of Uganda said foreign banks lending to local companies do not fall under its jurisdiction, exonerating itself from blame after a high court ruled that a loan arranged by a Kenyan bank was illegal. De beers sold the most diamonds since the coronavirus crisis brought the industry to a halt, after price cuts and recovering demand lured buyers back.
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