THE Ministry of Finance and National Planning has released K806.1 million in school grants for the fourth quarter of 2026, bringing the total amount disbursed this year to over K2.3 billion. The Ministry says the funds will support free education, school feeding programmes and the maintenance of school infrastructure. Meanwhile, Finance Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane has warned school authorities against misusing public funds, saying failure to account for the money will not be tolerated. In a statement issued by the Office of the Secretary to the Treasury, Monday, the Ministry said the latest disbursement completed government’s annual budget allocation for school grants. “The Ministry of Finance and National Planning has released K806.1 million in school grants for the fourth quarter...
