By MICHAEL MIYOBA
GOVERNMENT as increased its expenditure towards Sports, Recreation, Culture and Region from K444, 422, 530 to K493, 427, 813 for next year.
Minister of Finance and National Planning Situmbeko Musokotwane has proposed to spend over K177 billion for 2024 with the General Public Services set to receive the lion’s share of K58 Billion which represents 33 percent of the total budget.
According to the latest budget unveiled IN parliament by Musokotwane, K49, 005, 283 has been added to the K444 billion allocated last year to Sports and Recreation.
The K493 million allocated towards Recreation, Culture and Religion represents 0.3 percent of the total budget unveiled by the minister.
The 0.3 percent allocation to Recreation, Culture and Religion represents the lowest share of the 2024 national budget.
Last year, Government allocated K165 million which was specifically meant for Sports and Sports infrastructure development.
