The Economics Association of Zambia calls for predictable tax administration and evidence-based reforms that support revenue collection, business growth and household welfare.
Key Takeaways
- EAZ participated in the second HLB Tax Indaba at Ciela Resort in Lusaka.
- National Secretary Dr John Musantu delivered special guest remarks on behalf of EAZ President Dr Edna Kabala-Litana.
- The Association called for clear tax rules, predictable administration and fair treatment of taxpayers.
- Musantu urged participants to propose implementable and measurable reforms.
The Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) has called for clear tax rules, predictable administration and fair treatment of taxpayers to strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation and support economic growth.
EAZ National Secretary Dr John Musantu made the call at the second edition of the HLB Tax Indaba at Ciela Resort in Lusaka, where he delivered special guest remarks on behalf of Association President Dr Edna Kabala-Litana.
Convened by HLB Zambia, the 15–16 October 2026 event is being held under the theme “Tax Beyond Compliance: Driving Growth, Governance and Value”.
The Indaba brings together the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA), the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA), business leaders, tax practitioners and economists.
Clear rules and fair administration
Musantu congratulated HLB Zambia for providing a platform connecting tax policy and administration with growth, investment and national development.
“Zambia needs a sustainable domestic revenue base, but sustainable mobilisation is strongest when tax rules are clear, administration is predictable, taxpayers are treated fairly and public resources are managed responsibly,” he said.
He said tax measures should be informed by evidence and assessed for their wider economic effects.
“Tax measures should be informed by evidence and assessed not only for revenue raised, but for their effects on competitiveness, business growth and household welfare.”
Taxpayer confidence and measurable reforms
Musantu said enforcement alone could not be the foundation of compliance, stressing the importance of taxpayer education, consultation and consistent administration in building confidence.
He urged participants to move beyond identifying challenges and propose reforms that could be implemented and measured.
EAZ reaffirmed its commitment to evidence-based economic dialogue in support of a tax system that mobilises revenue while enabling a dynamic and competitive Zambian economy.
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