Zambia proposes record K284.8 billion 2027 budget, as focus turns to growth
Zambia has proposed a record K284.8 billion national budget for 2027, with President Hakainde Hichilema’s second-term administration seeking to shift the country’s economic focus from stabilisation towards job creation, investment and improved livelihoods. The proposed spending plan, which is the largest in the country’s history, is accompanied by tax measures expected to raise K10.8 billion as government seeks to strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation and support economic growth. Presenting the 2027 National Budget in Parliament on Friday, Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko…
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[Claude] Report 2 covers the same K284.8 billion 2027 budget proposal announcement, with the same figure and no conflicting facts.
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