2027 Appropriation Bill gets AG’s nod

The Appropriation Bill for the 2027 financial year has received the Attorney General’s clearance, paving the way for its publication in the Government Gazette and subsequent presentation to Parliament. The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to publish the Bill in the Gazette and, thereafter, present it to Parliament for approval. The Bill was […]

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