THE Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) says the 2025 national budget should place a strong emphasis on increasing domestic revenue financing and aim to reduce Zambia’s dependence on external borrowing. Minister of Finance and National Planning Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane is expected to present the 2025 national budget tomorrow. In a statement, EAZ president Oswald Mungule said increasing domestic revenue financing was crucial for improving the country’s fiscal sustainability. “The Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) wishes to outline key expectations for the 2025 National Budget as it is presented by the Ministry of Finance. The budget remains a crucial policy document and economic tool that should strategically address Zambia’s immediate needs and long-term development goals, especially in line with the nation’s...