R11.8 billion budget proposed for 2026   By Laura Pillay |29 January 2026

The proposed national budget for 2026 was officially gazetted on Tuesday January 27, 2026, through the Appropriation Bill, 2026.

The bill outlines how the government plans to spend public funds to run the country for the year ending December 31, 2026. According to the bill, the government is seeking approval to spend a total of R11.84 billion (R11,842,682, 521) from the Consolidated Fund. This represents the overall amount required to fund ministries, departments, agencies, and key national programmes. To continue reading, please click here to subscribe to Seychelles NATION’s e copy