The Haut-Katanga provincial assembly has identified the review of the 2027 budget as a top priority for its September 2026 session. The assembly's president, Michel Kabwe Mwamba, announced this during the opening ceremony on September 30, 2026, in Lubumbashi. The budget review is a critical aspect of the session, as it is primarily focused on budgetary matters. According to Kabwe Mwamba, the assembly will scrutinize and vote on the budget project in line with the law.
Kabwe Mwamba emphasized that the assembly will provide opinions, proposals, and amendments on the budget project submitted by the provincial executive. He urged the executive to comply with legal requirements and submit the budget project by November 15, 2026. The success of the budget depends on the collective ability to mobilize revenue, tax compliance from the Haut-Katanga population, and the rigor of the assessment services.
The assembly's president invited provincial deputies to thoroughly and benevolently examine the budget project to equip the province with the necessary means to achieve its ambitions. He also reminded them of their obligation to submit reports on parliamentary recesses in accordance with the internal regulations. The ceremony was attended by several politico-administrative, military, and judicial authorities.
Kabwe Mwamba also acknowledged the challenging circumstances surrounding the parliamentary session, including a recent plane crash in Kenge that claimed the lives of high-ranking military judicial officials and their delegation members. He also paid tribute to Joseph Sashi Kaoma, the former director of administration of the provincial assembly, who passed away on July 30, 2026.
Furthermore, Kabwe Mwamba remembered the victims of insecurity in the province, including two police officers killed during a robbery in the Kilobelebe neighborhood and the assassination of the president of the Haut-Katanga Court of Appeal at his residence. A moment of silence was observed in memory of these victims.
The Haut-Katanga provincial assembly's session will focus on critical issues affecting the province, including budget allocation and security concerns. The assembly's priorities align with the needs of the population, and its decisions will likely have a significant impact on the province's development.
The review of the 2027 budget is a critical step in the province's planning and development process. The Haut-Katanga provincial assembly's commitment to scrutinizing the budget project ensures that the province's resources are allocated efficiently and effectively. The assembly's work will be closely watched by the population and other stakeholders.
Key points
- The Haut-Katanga provincial assembly has made the review of the 2027 budget a priority for its September 2026 session.
- The assembly's president, Michel Kabwe Mwamba, emphasized the importance of complying with legal requirements and submitting the budget project by November 15, 2026.
- The success of the budget depends on the collective ability to mobilize revenue, tax compliance from the Haut-Katanga population, and the rigor of the assessment services.
