By Burnett Munthali
Finance Minister Simplex Chithyola Banda presented the 2025/2026 national budget in Parliament on Friday, 27 February 2025.
The budget presentation took place in the afternoon, marking a crucial moment in the country’s financial planning.
Parliamentarians gathered in the House to listen to the minister outline the government’s economic priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.
According to the Friday order paper, the parliamentary session officially commenced at 2:00 PM.
The budget presentation is expected to set the tone for economic policies, development projects, and government spending for the next financial year.
Members of Parliament, stakeholders, and the general public are now analyzing the budget’s implications on various sectors of the economy.
More reactions and debates are expected in the coming days as lawmakers scrutinize the proposed allocations and financial strategies.
