The UK government has frozen all funding to Zambia, citing alleged fraud and corruption.
Africa Confidential reports indicate that the British government is seeking a refund of four million dollars for embezzled funds.
The same report also states that Finland, Sweden, Ireland and UNICEF have frozen aid to Zambia because of alleged corruption and have privately asked for funds to be returned.
The publication has further revealed that the country has struck a deal with Russia for the supply of civilian planes to resuscitate defunct national carrier Zambia Airways, which is expected to include a presidential jet.
The Zambian government is yet to respond to the reports.