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Zambia’s Manufacturers Warn of Tax Burden as Treasury Revises Rates

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  • Private businesses face a 38% increase in total tax liabilities
  • Government says tax changes aim to manage economic conditions

Lusaka, Zambia – The Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) has raised concerns over the impact of the 2025 tax framework, warning that small businesses are particularly vulnerable to an increased tax burden.

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