FINANCE Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane is today expected to present the 2027 National Budget amid calls for more jobs, tax relief and a lower cost of living. Meanwhile, Ministry of Education Permanent Secretary Kelvin Mambwe says the ministry expects more funding for the School Feeding Programme to cater for the growing number of pupils following the introduction of free education. The 2027 Budget comes after Parliament approved a K19.9 billion supplementary budget, of which about K14 billion was set aside to pay farmers owed money for supplying maize to the Food Reserve Agency (FRA). The Budget also comes at a time when government is trying to raise more money locally to fund its programmes while preparing for the possible effects...