Economist nods approval of K22 billion supplementary budget
• It will go a long way in ensuring that government continues with its agenda to deliver quality services.• Government has a responsibility to create
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Government disburses over K457 million Social Cash Transfer funds
• As at June 17th, 2022, Government has disbursed K457, 477, 708. 40 Social Cash Transfer funds for May/June.• It is Government’s resolve to ensure
Government reaffirms commitment to increasing Social Protection coverage
• President Hakainde Hichilema is aware of the persistent inequalities that have existed for a long time now.• Government has invested in education and human
Government projects 3.5% GDP growth in 2022
• Real GDP is projected to recover from a contraction of 2.8 percent in 2020.• Preliminary estimates show a 3.3 percent GDP growth in 2021.•
2022 budget presents an opportunity for economic transformation – PMRC
• Successful implementation of the 2022 budget will require consistency• Government must expedite domestic resource mobilization.• On 29th October 2021, Minister of Finance Dr. Situmbeko
ZANEC not impressed with 10.4% allocation to Education sector
• The target for allocation to the education sector is supposed to be 20 percent.• Government has taken a downward trajectory from 11.5 percent to
0.6 budgetary allocation to environmental protection worries environmentalist
• Allocation of 0.6 percent of the national budget to Environmental protection is gross miscalculation.• Government must demonstrate political will by aggressively dealing with the
ZACCO expects 2022 budget to dismantle domestic debt
• Minister of Finance should allocate sufficient funds to dismantling domestic debt. • Projects whose funding was suspended should be funded. • There should also
Mine Expert urges Government to diversify extractive industry
• 2022 National Budget must provide practical policies towards diversification in the extractive industry. • Government should not only focus on increasing copper production. •