Story by Tapiwa Machemedze
THE government has been applauded for prioritising primary and secondary education in the 2025 National Budget.
This came out when the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Budget, Finance and Investment Promotion held a 2025 national budget feedback meeting in Mvurwi, Mashonaland Central province, with residents sharing their views on the allocations.
“You did well because the highest allocation went to primary and secondary education, which is what we wanted, but you can still do better in health care. We need more facilities and medicines,” a resident said.
Acting Chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee, Honourable Edwin Mshoriwa said the post-budget feedback meetings are constitutional and a key part of the budget process.
“We were mainly concerned with the feedback. We came here before the budget was announced and now we are saying this is what was recommended. Were your expectations met and where did they fall short?”
Makonde Legislator, Honourable Simbarashe Ziyambi highlighted the findings will help in the next budget formulation process.
“What we have gathered together with what other teams that are visiting other parts of the country will be consolidated into a report that we will present to the finance ministry.”
According to Treasury, the ZWG276.4 billion 2025 National Budget was designed to balance out the economy and build the resilience needed to foster growth.
