Govt Spends K15.8B on Development, Wages, and Debt in May
The Government of the Republic of Zambia, through the Ministry of Finance and National Planning, disbursed K15.8 billion in May 2025 to support national development, debt servicing, and the smooth operation of public institutions.
According to the Ministry, K5.5 billion was allocated to debt service and arrears, with K2.8 billion directed toward domestic debt, K2.6 billion to external obligations, and K80.7 million to settle arrears owed to suppliers. This, the ministry said, emphasizes government’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and reducing indebtedness.
K5.3 billion was released to cover the Public Service Wage Bill, ensuring timely remuneration of workers across government ministries and agencies.
Under transfers and subsidies, K1.8 billion was disbursed to support grant-aided institutions, pensions, food security, and strategic reserves. This included K1.4 billion for hospitals, universities, and local government operations, K312.4 million to reduce pension arrears under the Public Service Pension Fund, K98 million for maize payments through the Food Reserve Agency, and K50 million for the Food Security Pack Programme.
General operations of central government received K1.9 billion, including K472.4 million for drugs and medical supplies, K254.3 million for donor-funded projects, K193.2 million for compensation in legal cases, K100 million for mobile NRC registration ahead of next year’s elections, and K11.9 million for by-elections.
Meanwhile, K1.3 billion was channeled to capital expenditure projects. Key allocations included K542.1 million for road infrastructure, K280 million for education infrastructure, K350.9 million for government buildings, K81 million for provincial airports, and K18.3 million for the Rural Electrification Programme.
The Ministry emphasized that these investments aim to promote inclusive development, service delivery, and economic resilience ahead of the 2026 general elections.
