Budget

Addis Ababa council approves appointments and 9.94 billion birr budget

8 maj 2026 Rapporterad av AI Bild genererad av AI

The Addis Ababa City Council on 30 Miyazia 2018 approved appointments presented by Mayor Adanech Abiebe and an additional budget of 9.94 billion birr in a unanimous vote during its regular session.

Ethiopian finance minister highlights budget financing challenges

Finance Minister Ahmed Shide reported to parliament that the 1.93 trillion birr federal budget is under pressure from delayed external aid. He addressed lawmakers on May 4, 2026, noting that domestic borrowing has risen faster than planned. The session took place without private media present.

Cali approves 1.18 trillion pesos for 2026 investment

7 maj 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Cali's council approved the addition of 1.18 trillion pesos to the district budget for 2026. The funds will mainly target security, mobility and housing.

Afrika

PS Bitok details Ksh95 per learner for school books in capitation

Amerika

Ángel Valencia highlights record case inflows and urges protection of Public Prosecutor's budget

Amerika

Midesof details 2.24% budget cut in response to Hacienda's 2027 austerity memos

Finance ministry suggests adjusting or discontinuing 402 budget programs

Chile's Finance Ministry, under Jorge Quiroz, recommended reviewing 402 programs for the 2027 budget, with 37% in Education, Social Development, and Health. Officials insist no social rights will be cut, aiming for spending efficiency. Responses followed the leak of internal memos sparking criticism.

Tysklands finansminister Klingbeil aviserar skattehöjningar

28 april 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Den tyska förbundsregeringen under finansminister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) lyckades inte nå en överenskommelse med unionspartierna om budgetbesparingar. Istället kommer skatterna på alkohol, tobak och kryptovalutor att höjas, samtidigt som nya avgifter på socker och plast införs. Åtgärderna ingår i det budgetförslag för 2027 som ska presenteras för regeringen på onsdag.

Nelson Mandela Bay criticised for slow security budget spending

Nelson Mandela Bay's safety and security department has spent only 18% of its R72-million capital budget by the end of February, drawing sharp criticism from councillors amid rising crime rates. Officials face pressure to restore key technologies like the gunshot detection system and the mobile surveillance vehicle known as Loerboer. Repairs on the vehicle are progressing, with a projected return by 30 May.

State university rectors reject potential 3% budget cut

23 april 2026 Rapporterad av AI

The Consortium of Rectors of State Universities (Cuech) issued a statement opposing a potential 3% fiscal adjustment affecting their funding, warning there is no room for cuts without harming public education quality. Leaders of the 18 public universities highlight risks to professional training, research, and innovation, particularly in regions. The Ministry of Education declined to comment on the statement.

6 maj 2026 05:59