THE United Nations has described the 2027 national budget as “sound”, but warns that poverty, especially among children could derail its targets. And the Ministry of Finance and National Planning says the budget should be assessed beyond figures to see the commitments translate into measurable development outcomes. On Friday, Finance Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane proposed a K284.8 billion 2027 national budget, an increase from K253 billion in 2026, targeting K233.7 billion in domestic revenue. Speaking at the launch of the Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and Research (ZIPAR) 2027 National Budget Analysis, Wednesday, UN Resident Coordinator in Zambia Dr James Wakiaga said the UN recognized government’s commitment to finance social sectors. “… While we commend the government for presenting a...