Medium term outlook positive � Matambo

The estimates are contained in the Budget Strategy Paper, a blueprint for the budget produced annually at least three months before the Budget Speech. The Paper is usually discussed at three dipitso before final ministerial feedback and submission of the proposed budget to Cabinet in December, ahead of the speech in February.

Briefing stakeholders at the first pitso yesterday, Finance and Economic Development Minister, Kenneth Matambo said such positive growth rate would largely be driven by the services sector.