Zambia Seeks Approval for $991 Million in Extra Spending
Zambia’s finance minister asked parliament to approve 19.9 billion kwacha ($991.16 million) in additional spending this year, mostly for state maize purchases.
Zambia’s finance minister asked parliament on Thursday to approve additional spending of 19.9 billion kwacha ($991.16 million) this year. Most of the funds would pay for maize purchases by the state agency responsible for managing the country’s food reserves. ($1 = 20.0774 Zambian kwacha)