About · Zambia is currently classified as a hybrid/partly free political system by some international assessments. This market asks whether that classification will shift to an authoritarian regime by the end of 2031.

About · General Public Services has consistently accounted for a large share of Zambia's national budget, partly due to debt servicing and other government obligations. This market asks whether the function will receive more than 35% of the total 2027 National Budget allocation. The outcome will be determined using the official budget figures published by the Ministry of Finance and National Planning.

About · Defence has typically accounted for around 4% to 6% of Zambia's national budget in recent years. This market asks whether Defence will receive more than 5.5% of the total 2027 National Budget allocation. The outcome will be determined using the official budget figures published by the Ministry of Finance and National Planning.

About · Agriculture remains a major component of Zambia's economic spending, with allocations changing significantly from year to year. This market asks whether Agriculture will account for more than 7% of Zambia's total 2027 National Budget allocation. The outcome will be determined using the official budget figures published by the Ministry of Finance and National Planning.

About · Health has accounted for around 8% to 12% of Zambia's national budget in recent years. This market asks whether Health will receive more than 11% of the total 2027 National Budget allocation. The outcome will be determined using the official budget figures published by the Ministry of Finance and National Planning.

About · Education has historically received a significant share of Zambia's national budget, with its allocation varying from year to year. This market asks whether Education will account for more than 14.5% of Zambia's total 2027 National Budget allocation. The outcome will be determined using the official budget figures published by the Ministry of Finance and National Planning.