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Zambia unveils $10.95bn 2026 budget to boost growth ahead of elections

Makkala nguzu Market, Choma, Zambia. Photo by Seiko Yamada @ Unsplash
Makkala nguzu Market, Choma, Zambia. Photo by Seiko Yamada @ Unsplash

Kennedy Mupeseni

Kennedy is a Zambian based journalist covering business, finance, energy and mining.
  • Government targets 6.4% GDP growth and lower inflation
  • Domestic resources to fund 81.6% of spending

 

LUSAKA, ZAMBIA – Zambia has unveiled a $10.95 billion national budget for 2026, its largest yet, as the southern African nation gears up for general elections and pursues ambitious economic reforms.

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