The National Assembly had to adjourn for the second consecutive day today due to a lack of quorum. 

This again prevented Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi from presenting his mid-term budget statement.

The National Assembly will resume on Wednesday for the tabling of the midterm budget statement.

The mid-term budget statement, which was set to be presented by Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi, is particularly significant as it outlines the government's financial strategy for the upcoming year.

With the nation facing economic challenges, including inflation and rising unemployment, the budget is expected to address critical areas. 

Stakeholders are eager to understand how the government plans to allocate resources to support recovery efforts and stimulate growth.

Already at the start of today's session, the Speaker of the National Assembly expressed disappointment at the late start of the business of the National Assembly, but he had again no choice but to adjourn the house.

As the Speaker adjourned the house, a pointed remark from the gallery highlighted the frustration felt by Harald Kambrude, a National Council Member of Parliament. 

A National Assembly quorum requires the presence of 49 voting members, but on Tuesday only 47 voting members of the National Assembly were present.