THE Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) says the 2027 National Budget must prioritise infrastructure development, energy security, industrialisation and investment in local engineering capacity. Responding to a query on budget expectations, Monday, EIZ president Wesley Kaluba said infrastructure investments must deliver value for money, be technically sound and respond to the country’s long-term development priorities. He stressed the importance of diversifying Zambia’s energy sources, improving electricity reliability and creating opportunities for local engineering firms to participate in the mining, manufacturing and infrastructure value chains. “EIZ representatives highlighted the importance of prioritising infrastructure development, energy security, industrialisation, climate resilience and investment in local engineering capacity. We emphasise the need for infrastructure investments that deliver value for money, are technically sound and...