THE Ministry of Finance and National Planning says it released K14.6 billion for public service delivery in September. Of the released amount, the Ministry says K5.4 billion went towards domestic and external debt service and the clearance of domestic arrears. In a statement, Sunday, the Office of the Secretary to the Treasury indicated that another K5.4 billion was spent towards the Public Service Wage Bill and related obligations. “The Ministry of Finance and National Planning released K14.6 billion in September 2026 to sustain public service delivery, meet debt obligations, protect vulnerable households and finance priority development programmes across the country. The releases reflect government’s commitment to fiscal discipline, responsible debt management and the protection of essential public expenditure as Zambia...
