New policy signals higher charges for public services

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The government wants ministries to be self-sufficient, setting the stage for higher charges and fees on critical public services. PHOTO | SHUTTERSTOCK

The government wants ministries to be self-sufficient, setting the stage for higher charges on fees on critical public services.

In the 2024 Budget Policy Statement (BPS) released on Friday, the National Treasury has said that ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) will be expected to collect enough revenues for their own expenses and even remain with more to remit to the Exchequer.

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