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Government Spent K101.1 Million on General Elections
Government spent K101.1 million on the 2026 General Elections, according to the Ministry of Finance and National Planning. The expenditure forms part of the K1.5 billion released for government operations across ministries, provinces and agencies. In its September 2026 expenditure update, the Ministry says Government…
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Government spent K101.1 million on the 2026 General Elections, according to the Ministry of Finance and National Planning.
The expenditure forms part of the K1.5 billion released for government operations across ministries, provinces and agencies.
In its September 2026 expenditure update, the Ministry says Government released a total of K14.6 billion to support public service delivery, meet debt obligations, protect vulnerable households and finance national development programmes.
Of the total, K5.4 billion went towards the Public Service Wage Bill, covering personal emoluments, allowances and related obligations.
A further K4.5 billion was released for domestic debt servicing, while K625.1 million went towards external debt obligations.
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The Treasury also released K526.9 million for capital expenditure, of which K459.9 million was allocated to road infrastructure and K67 million to infrastructure projects in various ministries.
Meanwhile, K1.8 billion was allocated to transfers, subsidies and social benefits.
This included K857 million for grant-aided institutions, including hospitals and universities; K435.8 million for the Social Cash Transfer Programme; K200 million for the Food Security Pack Programme; and K120.8 million for the Local Authorities Equalisation Fund.
The Ministry says the expenditure reflects the Government’s commitment to fiscal discipline, debt management and the protection of essential public services.
Source: Diamond TV Zambia — Read more
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