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Auditor General Explained

Simplified, plain-language breakdowns of the Auditor General of Zambia's reports, helping citizens understand how public resources are managed.

Line chart showing Zambia's Constituency Development Fund per constituency rising from K1.6 million in 2021 to K40 million in 2026

OAG Reports Simplified: How Zambia Audits the Constituency Development Fund

CDF has grown 25-fold since 2021 to K40 million per constituency. A plain-language guide to how the Auditor General audits Zambia's fastest-growing public fund.

TEThe Zambian Economist · 6 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

Cover page of the Highlights of the Report of the Auditor General on the Accounts of the Republic for the financial year ended 31st December 2024, published by the Office of the Auditor General

Auditor General Explained

What’s Actually in an Auditor General’s Report? A Plain-Language Guide

Most Zambians never read the Auditor General's report because it's written for accountants. Here's what it actually says, in plain language.

TEThe Zambian Economist · 3 Aug 2026 · 3 min read