ZAMBIA CONTINUES TO STEADILY STRENGTHEN FISCAL STABILITY, SOCIAL SUPPORT & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY THROUGH THE K17.8 BILLION APRIL 2026 TREASURY RELEASES
The Ministry of Finance & National Planning released K17.8 billion in April 2026 to support public service delivery, sustain economic recovery efforts, assist vulnerable households, & continue implementing critical infrastructure & development programmes across the country.
The April 2026 Treasury releases continue to reflect the Government’s commitment to fiscal discipline, debt sustainability, macroeconomic stability, & the steady implementation of the 2026 National Budget as Zambia transitions from a period of economic stabilization toward stronger growth, increased private sector activity, productivity expansion, & job creation.
Out of the total amount released, K6.6 billion went toward the Public Service Wage Bill, K2.4 billion supported debt service & dismantling of arrears, K4 billion financed transfers, subsidies & social benefits, K3.1 billion supported Government programmes & operations, while K1.7 billion financed capital expenditure & infrastructure development.
Under Debt & Other Liabilities, the Ministry of Finance & National Planning released K2.4 billion, including K2 billion for domestic debt service, K153 million for external debt obligations, & K300 million for dismantling domestic arrears owed to suppliers & service providers. These payments remain important in helping preserve fiscal credibility, support liquidity in the private sector, & sustain the gains Zambia continues to make under the debt restructuring programme.
To support vulnerable citizens & inclusive national development, K4 billion was released under Transfers, Subsidies & Social Benefits. This included K1.4 billion for the Social Cash Transfer Programme, K1 billion for the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), K700 million to dismantle arrears owed to suppliers under the Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP), K570 million for grant-aided institutions including universities, & K100 million for pension obligations under the Local Authorities Superannuation Fund.
The Treasury also released K3.1 billion to support operations & implementation of programmes across public institutions. This included K1.2 billion for operational requirements across ministries, K350 million for procurement of drugs & medical supplies, & K95 million to support the Electoral Commission of Zambia’s delimitation exercise & settlement of voter registration arrears.
Meanwhile, K1.7 billion was released toward infrastructure & capital projects. Of this amount, K758.6 million supported road infrastructure projects, K298.3 million went to the Rural Electrification Authority (REA), K200 million supported water infrastructure projects, K150 million financed education infrastructure, K50 million supported provincial aerodromes, while K236.4 million financed various infrastructure projects across ministries & public institutions.
Reflecting on the April 2026 Budget Releases, Finance & National Planning Minister Dr. SITUMBEKO MUSOKOTWANE, MP, said the monthly Treasury releases continue to demonstrate how Government is steadily repositioning public finances toward stability, credibility, productivity, & long-term economic transformation.
The Minister said, further:
“We have travelled a difficult road as a country. Some years ago, our economy was weighed down by unsustainable borrowing, pressure on public finances, limited fiscal space, & growing challenges in supporting development programmes & public service delivery. But through consistent reforms, discipline, & hard work over the past four years, Zambia is now steadily rebuilding confidence, restoring stability, & laying a stronger foundation for growth & national prosperity.
“Today, Zambians & the international community are increasingly beginning to see clearer signs of progress. The economy is gradually moving from uncertainty toward stability, from instability toward credibility, & from recovery toward growth. Like a lighthouse guiding a ship through difficult waters, disciplined budget execution, prudent financial management, & continued reforms are helping illuminate a more stable & productive future for our country.
“The April 2026 Treasury releases show the Government’s continued commitment to ensuring that resources keep flowing toward areas that directly touch the lives of citizens. Whether it is supporting vulnerable households through social programmes, dismantling arrears owed to suppliers, financing roads, electricity, water infrastructure, schools, health services, or sustaining operations across public institutions, these releases reflect our broader commitment to restoring fiscal order while building a stronger foundation for inclusive national development.
“As Zambia advances from economic stabilization toward stronger growth & increased private sector participation, Government remains committed to fiscal discipline, transparency, prudent debt management, & responsible public financial management. Consistency in implementing reforms remains critical for sustaining investor confidence, crowding-in private investment, preserving macroeconomic stability, expanding economic opportunities, improving livelihoods, & creating jobs for fellow citizens.”