Pay taxes voluntarily
TAX is an essential part of revenue collection for the Zambian government, as is the case with many other governments across the globe. (more…)
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Government loses K400,000 in taxes
ESTHER MSETEKA, Lusaka GOVERNMENT has lost over K400,000 in taxes through under-declaration in imported goods in the last one month. The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has since seized over 1,800…
‘Reduce air transport taxes’
PRISCILLA MWILA, Lusaka
THE Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has recommended that Government reduces income tax for air transport to boost the sector as it (IDC) prepares to launch Zambia Airways in September this year. (more…)
AN open pit mine.
Be firm with mines on taxes, MUZ urges Government
HONE SIAME, Lusaka
THE Mineworkers Union of Zambia (MUZ) has urged Government not to allow any mining company to lay off workers on the basis of the proposed increase of mineral royalty tax and introduction of sales tax in the 2019 national budget. (more…)
Mines told not to arm-twist Government on taxes
MWILA NTAMBI, Kitwe
THE Association of Mine Suppliers and Contractors (AMSC) is disappointed that some mining companies are allegedly trying to “arm- twist” Government over the new tax regime. (more…)
ACTING President Inonge Wina (second right) cutting a ribbon to officially open the Zambia Revenue Authority service centre in Lusaka yesterday. Looking on are ZRA Commissioner General Kingsley Chanda (second left) and acting Minister of Finance Emerine Kabanshi (right).
PICTURE: ROYD SIBAJENE/ZANIS
Ease taxes – Wina
NANCY SIAME, Lusaka
ACTING President Inonge Wina says while it is an obligation for Zambians to pay taxes, they should not be burdened. (more…)
Corporate taxes and job creation
Dear editor,
IN THIS budget cycle, I strongly believe we need to critically look at industries that should and could be contributing immensely to the gross domestic product (GDP) but are not due to taxes levied on them, industries such as textiles and tannery, aviation to list a few. (more…)
Standard taxes will curb corruption
Dear editor,
I WOULD like to commend Government for introducing the unambiguous standard taxes relating to importing used vehicles by enacting Customs and Excise (Amendment) Act No. 14 of 2017.