Members of parliament have been challenged to seriously study the 2013 national budget.

Members of parliament have been challenged to seriously study the 2013 national budget presented by Finance Minister, Alexander Chikwanda.
Governance activist Bonny Tembo says that this will enable the parliamentarians to debate the budget meaningfully during deliberations in parliament.
Mr. Tembo told Breeze News that MPs have a critical role in ensuring that the national cake is shared equally for the benefit of all Zambians.
He has emphasized that MPs should put the interest of the country first.
And Mr. Tembo has advised politicians not to politicise the 2013 national budget but enhance it to bring development.