THE Ministry of Finance and National Planning says it released K49.1 billion for public service delivery financing in June. Of the released amount, the Ministry says K34.9 billion went towards debt service and dismantling of domestic arrears. In a statement, Thursday, the Office of the Secretary to the Treasury indicated that K5.5 billion was spent on the Public Service Wage Bill and related obligations. “The government of the Republic of Zambia, through the Ministry of Finance and National Planning, released K49.1 billion in June 2026 to finance public service delivery, honour debt obligations, support vulnerable households, strengthen local development initiatives, and sustain strategic investments in infrastructure and national development priorities. The June budget releases demonstrate the government’s continued commitment to...




