Treasury Enforces Spending Cuts

The treasury announced broad spending cuts to reduce the budget deficit. Finance Secretary George Guvamatanga froze new recruitment except for essential posts, cut fuel allocations by 25%, suspended hotel-based workshops, and tightened controls on foreign travel. Ministries must obtain Treasury approval for contracts over US$2 million. Purchases of vehicles and equipment are postponed to 2026, while only high-impact projects will receive funding. The measures aim to restore fiscal stability.