The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) Commissioner General Dingani Banda has described the tax symposium for MPs from the National Assembly of Zambia, currently underway in Lusaka, as a reflection of the tax authority’s commitment to strengthening it’s relationship with Parliament and to let lawmakers access detailed information on tax issues.
At the symposium, ZRA and the National Assembly of Zambia have also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalise collaboration between the two institutions.
The Commissioner General said the MOU will act as a basis for ongoing dialogue and knowledge exchange to better address the complexities of tax legislation, providing lawmakers with insights they need to inform decisions.
The tax symposium has seen meaningful discussions aimed at deepening understanding of tax policies, their implications on national growth and the vital role the MPs play in policy formulation.
“By bridging the gap between the tax authority and Parliament, we seek to foster a more informed dialogue that will lead to more effective strategies in tax administration, compliance and revenue collection,” said Mr. Banda.
And speaking during the official opening of the tax symposium, Acting Clerk of the National Assembly, Loveness Mayaka said the engagement was timely as it came ahead of the presentation of the 2026 national budget by the Minister of Finance and National Planning on 26th September, this month.
ZRA introduced the tax symposium as an annual engagement with key stakeholders in 2024.
