SECRETARY to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa says the country can achieve its target of an $80 billion economy by 2031 if it meets its projected growth targets, starting with those outlined in the 2027 national budget. Meanwhile, Finance and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says there is need to change policies and regulations in order to allow the private sector to deliver the country’s growth, adding that the growth has to be export oriented. Speaking during the 2027 National Budget Symposium, Monday, Nkulukusa said government expected the domestic revenue to reach 23.6 percent of GDP by 2029. “We expect the domestic revenues to reach 23.6 percent of GDP by 2029. We project it to be at 22 percent in...

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