CABINET has approved the revised 2026 national budget in order to address “higher-than-anticipated” expenditure requirements in the 2026 fiscal year. Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says the revised budget will address heightened fiscal pressures and a widening financing gap created by the suspension of Value Added Tax and Customs and Excise duties on fuel, resulting in reduced revenue. In a statement, Saturday, Mweetwa said the revised budget would also accommodate the higher than projected public sector wage bill following the conclusion of the 2026 salary adjustments and improved conditions of service for public service employees. “The President of the Republic of Zambia, Mr Hakainde Hichilema, called for the 5th Cabinet Meeting in the Year 2026, at State House, on Thursday,...