Government released 17.8 billion Kwacha in April 2026 to finance public service delivery, social protection programmes, debt servicing and infrastructure development across the country.
Of the total amount released, 6.6 billion Kwacha was allocated to the Public Service Wage Bill, while 2.4 billion Kwacha went towards debt servicing and dismantling of arrears.
Four billion Kwacha was released for transfers, subsidies and social benefits while K1.4 billion was allocated to the Social Cash Transfer Programme to support vulnerable households.
The Treasury also released 95 million Kwacha to support the Electoral Commission of Zambia’s delimitation exercise and settlement of voter registration arrears.
Government also released 1 billion Kwacha for the Constituency Development Fund -CDF- and K700 million to dismantle arrears owed to suppliers under the Farmer Input Support Programme -FISP.
The Ministry of Finance says 570 million Kwacha was released for grant-aided institutions including universities, and K100 million for pension obligations under the Local Authorities Superannuation Fund.
Meanwhile, 3.1 billion Kwacha was released to facilitate Government operations and implementation of various programmes, including 350 million Kwacha for procurement of drugs and medical supplies.
On capital expenditure and infrastructure development, the Government released 1.7 billion Kwacha, of which 758.6 million Kwacha was allocated to road infrastructure projects, while 298.3 million Kwacha went to the Rural Electrification Authority -REA.
Water infrastructure projects received K200 million, education infrastructure received 150 million Kwacha, while K50 million was allocated to provincial aerodromes.
And Finance and National Planning Minister Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane says the monthly treasury releases demonstrate the Government’s commitment to restoring fiscal order and building a stronger foundation for inclusive growth.
Dr. Musokotwane says the Government remains committed to fiscal discipline, transparency, prudent debt management, and responsible public financial management as Zambia advances from economic stabilization towards stronger private sector-led growth and job creation.
This is according to a statement made available to ZNBC News by the Ministry of Finance and National Planning.
ZNBC