K14.6 BILLION RELEASED IN SEPTEMBER TO SUSTAIN PUBLIC SERVICES, PROTECT VULNERABLE HOUSEHOLDS AND SUPPORT NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The Zambian Treasury has disbursed a total of K14.6 billion in the month of September to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of public services, meet critical national debt obligations, and cushion vulnerable households against economic shocks. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance and National Planning, the substantial financial release underscores the government's continued dedication to maintaining fiscal discipline and steering the country toward sustained macroeconomic stability. A significant portion of the September disbursement was channeled toward the public service wage bill and debt obligations, reflecting the government's dual priority of supporting frontline workers and restoring long-term fiscal health. Specifically, K5.4 billion was dedicated to personnel emoluments and related commitments across vital sectors such as health, education, and security, ensuring that civil servants are remunerated promptly. Concurrently, another K5.4 billion was allocated toward servicing both domestic and external debt, alongside clearing outstanding domestic arrears to suppliers. In addition to operational and debt management expenditures, the Treasury placed considerable emphasis on social protection and human capital development. A total of K1.8 billion was deployed toward transfers, subsidies, and social benefits. This envelope includes targeted funding for the Social Cash Transfer Programme and the Food Security Pack Programme, which remain critical lifelines for impoverished and vulnerable families across rural and urban districts. Furthermore, grant-aided institutions, public hospitals, and local authorities received financial support to maintain their day-to-day operations without crippling disruptions. Capital expenditure and general government programs also received vital injections to stimulate local productivity and infrastructure development. The Ministry allocated funds toward ongoing infrastructure projects, general institutional ope