Social protection remains government’s top priority-East PS

2026-02-19 - 10:17

Government has assured the public that it will continue to prioritise social protection by increasing budgetary allocations to support more vulnerable people of society. Eastern Province Deputy Permanent Secretary Lewis Mwape says government is aware that about 9.8 million people in Zambia deserve the Social Cash Programme. Dr Mwape said this translated to about 42