Talks with Zambia on possible aid package still on hold, says IMF

LUSAKA, Aug 25 (Reuters): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said its discussions with Zambia over an aid programmeme are still on hold because the nation's borrowing plans remain unsustainable.In February the fund rejected Zambia's borrowing plans, saying they risked making it harder for the southern African country to sustain its...

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Aluminium products maker Arconic in talks to sell itself

SYDNEY, Aug 25 (Reuters): Aluminium products maker Arconic Inc is discussing acquisition offers for the entire company, even though it announced a sale process last month only for its building and construction systems unit, people familiar with the matter said.The move comes after Arconic, which was spun out of Alcoa...

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