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Zambia Sets K217 Billion ($8.4 Billion) 2025 Budget with 6.6% Growth Target

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Kennedy Mupeseni

Kennedy is a Zambian based journalist covering business, finance, energy and mining.
  • Government aims to address drought-induced economic challenges
  • Focus on agriculture, mining, energy, and fiscal discipline

Lusaka, Zambia – The Zambian government has proposed a K217 billion ($8.4 billion) budget for 2025, aimed at tackling current drought-induced economic challenges while setting a growth target of 6.6%.

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