Zambia

On 25 August 2026, the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) announced the deployment of new X-ray scanning systems at key border posts to accelerate cargo clearance processes. This initiative forms part of ZRA’s broader digital transformation strategy aimed at enhancing customs compliance, reducing clearance times, and securing revenue collection. The scanners enable non-intrusive inspection of containers […]

In a landmark achievement for Zambia’s tax administration, the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) was honored with the Best Public Service Industry Award at the 2026 Agricultural Show, underscoring its continued excellence in delivering efficient and transparent revenue collection mechanisms. The accolade reflects ZRA’s sustained investment in digital transformation, capacity-building initiatives, and stakeholder engagement, aligning with

The Zambia Revenue Authority announced the conviction of a local mobile monster entity for failing to comply with Smart Invoice regulations, marking a significant enforcement action within the digital tax ecosystem. The case, adjudicated on 10 August 2026, underscores the Authority’s commitment to enforcing electronic invoicing standards, which are critical for curbing tax evasion and

Zambia’s Revenue Authority has enforced a strict regime against non-compliance with the national Smart Invoice initiative, a mandatory electronic invoicing system designed to modernize Value Added Tax (VAT) collection and curb base erosion. Introduced progressively from 1 January 2024, the regime requires all registered taxpayers to generate and transmit invoices through ZRA-accredited digital platforms, with